Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
rhodesica
ID:
833840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Adamson) Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 127: 168 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833175



Common Names

  • Gunillaea rhodesica
  • Rhodesian Gunillaea
  • Rhodesian-leaved Gunillaea


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Description

Gunillaea rhodesica (also called 'Rhodesian Gunillaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long-stalked, deeply divided leaves. It is native to Africa and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Gunillaea rhodesica is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gunillaea rhodesica are white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunillaea rhodesica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist sand or a soil-less medium. The plants should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gunillaea rhodesica

Gunillaea rhodesica can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.

Gunillaea rhodesica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunillaea rhodesica?

Gunillaea rhodesica

What is the common name of Gunillaea rhodesica?

Rhodesian gunillaea

Where is Gunillaea rhodesica native to?

Zimbabwe

Species in the Gunillaea genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370358: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.