Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 369 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713899
Common Names
- Gyroptera gillettii
- Gillettii Wingnut
- Gillettii Wing Nut
Description
Gyroptera gillettii (also called Gillett's Gyroptera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gyroptera gillettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gyroptera gillettii are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyroptera gillettii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Gyroptera gillettii
Gyroptera gillettii is native to Central and South America.
Gyroptera gillettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyroptera gillettii?
Gyroptera gillettii
What is the common name of Gyroptera gillettii?
Gillettii Gyroptera
What is the optimal soil type for Gyroptera gillettii?
Well-drained soil
Species in the Gyroptera genus
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,