Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 405 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974557
Common Names
- Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea
- Thyrsoidea Gonzalagunia
- Gonzalagunia Thyrsoidea
Description
Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea (also called 'Thyrsoid 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 thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea
Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
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,