Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1332468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Al-Shehbaz, Ed.Navarro & A.Cano) Sánchez Och. & Molinari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Weberbauerella 1(6): 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344922





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Description

Gongylis peruviana (also called Peruvian Gongylis, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Peru and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylis peruviana is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gongylis peruviana is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongylis peruviana is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gongylis peruviana

Gongylis peruviana can be found in Peru.

Gongylis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongylis peruviana?

Gongylis peruviana

What is the common name of Gongylis peruviana?

Peruvian Gongylis

Where does Gongylis peruviana grow?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Gongylis genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Asunción Cano (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cano' in the authors string.
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
Carlos Sánchez Ocharan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Och.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Navarro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ed.Navarro' in the authors string.