Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
399764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell & Mendonça

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 25: 102 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399096



Common Names

  • Ritchiea gossweileri
  • Gossweiler's Ritchiea
  • Gossweiler Ritchiea


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Description

Ritchiea gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Ritchiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ritchiea gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and intestinal worms.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ritchiea gossweileri are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ritchiea gossweileri: Ritchiea gossweileri is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. The plant can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Ritchiea gossweileri

Ritchiea gossweileri is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ritchiea gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ritchiea gossweileri?

Ritchiea gossweileri

What is the common name of Ritchiea gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Ritchiea

What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea gossweileri?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416325: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.