Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 46: 291 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025002
Common Names
- Lanceolate Gossweilera
- Gossweilera
- Lanceolate
Description
Gossweilera lanceolata (also called Lanceleaf Gossweilera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Angola. It has leathery, lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gossweilera lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gossweilera lanceolata has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gossweilera lanceolata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Gossweilera lanceolata
Gossweilera lanceolata is found in the tropical regions of South America.
Gossweilera lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gossweilera lanceolata?
Gossweilera lanceolata
What is the common name of Gossweilera lanceolata?
Lanceolate Gossweilera
Where is Gossweilera lanceolata found?
Gossweilera lanceolata is found in the tropical Andes of Ecuador
Species in the Gossweilera genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,