Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
exigua
ID:
975180

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 62(162:3): 89. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974518

Common Names

  • Gonzalagunia exigua
  • Exiguous Gonzalagunia
  • Exigua Gonzalagunia

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Description

Gonzalagunia exigua (also called 'Exiguous Gonzalagunia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gonzalagunia exigua is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonzalagunia exigua has white flowers with yellow centers and purple spots. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonzalagunia exigua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Gonzalagunia exigua

Gonzalagunia exigua is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Species in the Gonzalagunia genus

Gonzalagunia osaensis, Gonzalagunia affinis, Gonzalagunia asperula, Gonzalagunia bifida, Gonzalagunia brachyantha, Gonzalagunia brenesii, Gonzalagunia bunchosioides, Gonzalagunia ciliata, Gonzalagunia congesta, Gonzalagunia cornifolia, Gonzalagunia cuatrecasasii, Gonzalagunia dependens, Gonzalagunia dicocca, Gonzalagunia discolor, Gonzalagunia dodsonii, Gonzalagunia exigua, Gonzalagunia haitiensis, Gonzalagunia hirsuta, Gonzalagunia killipii, Gonzalagunia longithyrsa, Gonzalagunia microsepala, Gonzalagunia mildredae, Gonzalagunia mollis, Gonzalagunia ovatifolia, Gonzalagunia pachystachya, Gonzalagunia panamensis, Gonzalagunia pauciflora, Gonzalagunia rosea, Gonzalagunia rudis, Gonzalagunia sagrana, Gonzalagunia sessilifolia, Gonzalagunia sororia, Gonzalagunia stenostachya, Gonzalagunia surinamensis, Gonzalagunia tacanensis, Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea, Gonzalagunia whitei,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91684: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Ståhl (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Ståhl' in the authors string.