Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pilosus
ID:
694724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 79 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694057

Common Names

  • Gamanthus Pilosus
  • Hairy Gamanthus
  • Hairy Milkpea

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Synonyms

  • Salsola pilosa Pall. [unknown]

Description

Gamanthus pilosus (also called Gamanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gamanthus pilosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamanthus pilosus is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamanthus pilosus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Gamanthus pilosus

Gamanthus pilosus is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Gamanthus pilosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamanthus pilosus?

Gamanthus pilosus

What is the common name of Gamanthus pilosus?

Hairy Gamanthus

What is the natural habitat of Gamanthus pilosus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816592: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.