Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
69326

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlvii. 258 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068655



Common Names

  • Gossweilera paludosa
  • Marsh Gossweilera
  • Marsh-loving Gossweilera


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Description

Gossweilera paludosa (also called Marsh Gossweilera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Gossweilera paludosa is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gossweilera paludosa is purple, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gossweilera paludosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gossweilera paludosa

Gossweilera paludosa is found in wetland areas in South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

Gossweilera paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gossweilera paludosa?

Gossweilera paludosa

What type of plant is Gossweilera paludosa?

It is a shrub

Where is Gossweilera paludosa found?

It is found in South Africa

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,

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