Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
541672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 270 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541004

Common Names

  • Gossweileri Aptosimum
  • Gossweileri Daisy
  • Gossweileri Daisy Bush

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Description

Aptosimum gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Aptosimum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aptosimum gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aptosimum gossweileri has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Aptosimum gossweileri are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aptosimum gossweileri are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aptosimum gossweileri is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little care.

Where to Find Aptosimum gossweileri

Aptosimum gossweileri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Aptosimum gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aptosimum gossweileri?

Aptosimum gossweileri

What is the common name of Aptosimum gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Aptosimum

What is the natural habitat of Aptosimum gossweileri?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Sidney Alfred Skan (1870-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799371-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].