Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
910313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl.): 20 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909648



Common Names

  • Poggea gossweileri
  • Poggea
  • Poggea Orchid


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Description

Poggea gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Poggea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Poggea gossweileri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poggea gossweileri has a white flower with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poggea gossweileri is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so regular pest and disease control measures should be taken.

Where to Find Poggea gossweileri

Poggea gossweileri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Angola.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365832-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.