Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
537973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Brehmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 375 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537305



Common Names

  • Anisophyllea gossweileri
  • Gossweileri Anisophyllea
  • Gossweiler's Anisophyllea


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Description

Anisophyllea gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub species of the Anisophylleaceae family. It is native to Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anisophyllea gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks and other landscaped areas. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisophyllea gossweileri is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisophyllea gossweileri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anisophyllea gossweileri

Anisophyllea gossweileri is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anisophyllea gossweileri FAQ

What is the common name of Anisophyllea gossweileri?

Gossweileri Anisophyllea

What type of soil is best for Anisophyllea gossweileri?

Humus-rich, well-drained soil

How much sun does Anisophyllea gossweileri need?

Partial shade to full shade

Species in the Anisophyllea genus

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

Species in the Anisophylleaceae family

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Georg Baptist Alexander von Brehmer (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brehmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719480-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.