Pentanisia gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
837052
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Verdc.) Kårehed & B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1076 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836387
Common Names
- Pentanisia gossweileri
- Gossweileri Pentanisia
- Gossweileri Wild Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentanisia gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Pentanisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Rubiaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanisia gossweileri is used medicinally to treat fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentanisia gossweileri has small, white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia gossweileri is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pentanisia gossweileri
Pentanisia gossweileri is found in the tropical forests of Central Africa.
Pentanisia gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia gossweileri?
Pentanisia gossweileri
What is the family of Pentanisia gossweileri?
Asteraceae
Where is Pentanisia gossweileri found?
Madagascar
Species in the Pentanisia genus
Pentanisia angustifolia, Pentanisia annua, Pentanisia arenaria, Pentanisia calcicola, Pentanisia confertifolia, Pentanisia foetida, Pentanisia longepedunculata, Pentanisia longituba, Pentanisia microphylla, Pentanisia monticola, Pentanisia ouranogyne, Pentanisia procumbens, Pentanisia prunelloides, Pentanisia renifolia, Pentanisia schweinfurthii, Pentanisia sykesii, Pentanisia veronicoides, Pentanisia gossweileri, Pentanisia rubricaulis,
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-373670: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Jesper Kårehed (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kårehed' in the authors string.