Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 9: 106 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433698
Common Names
- Schaueria Gonyostachya
- Gonyostachya Schaueria
- Schaueria Shrub
Description
Schaueria gonyostachya (also called Gonyostachya Schaueria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schaueria gonyostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schaueria gonyostachya is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schaueria gonyostachya can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil in spring. The division of clumps should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Schaueria gonyostachya
Schaueria gonyostachya is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Schaueria gonyostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schaueria gonyostachya?
Schaueria gonyostachya
What is the growth rate of Schaueria gonyostachya?
Schaueria gonyostachya has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal water temperature for Schaueria gonyostachya?
The ideal water temperature for Schaueria gonyostachya is between 72-82°F (22-28°C).
Species in the Schaueria genus
Schaueria capitata,
Schaueria gonyostachya,
Schaueria humuliflora,
Schaueria macrophylla,
Schaueria maximiliani,
Schaueria sulphurea,
Schaueria lachnostachya,
Schaueria marginata,
Schaueria calycobracteata,
Schaueria hirta,
Schaueria litoralis,
Schaueria paranaensis,
Schaueria pyramidalis,
Schaueria spicata,
Schaueria thyrsiflora,
Schaueria calytricha,
Schaueria gonatistachya,
Schaueria sulfurea,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,