Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prance) Sothers & Prance
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 187 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340319
Description
Gaulettia foveolata (also called Foveolate gaulettia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Venezuela. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Gaulettia foveolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaulettia foveolata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaulettia foveolata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.
Where to Find Gaulettia foveolata
Gaulettia foveolata can be found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Gaulettia foveolata FAQ
What are the common names of Gaulettia foveolata?
Gaulettia foveolata is commonly known as Foveolate Gaulettia.
What is the habitat of Gaulettia foveolata?
Gaulettia foveolata is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
What are the characteristics of Gaulettia foveolata?
Gaulettia foveolata is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height and has rough, foveolate bark.
Species in the Gaulettia genus
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis,
Acioa guianensis,
Acioa schultesii,
Acioa somnolens,
Acioa longipendula,
Acioa dolichopoda,
Afrolicania elaeosperma,
Angelesia splendens,
Angelesia fusicarpa,
Angelesia palawanensis,
Atuna cordata,
Atuna elliptica,
Atuna excelsa,
Atuna indica,
Atuna latifrons,
Atuna nannodes,
Atuna penangiana,
Atuna travancorica,
Bafodeya benna,
Chrysobalanus cuspidatus,
Chrysobalanus icaco,
Chrysobalanus prancei,
Couepia belemii,
Couepia bernardii,
Couepia bondarii,
Couepia bracteosa,
Couepia canomensis,
Couepia carautae,
Couepia caryophylloides,
Couepia cataractae,
Couepia chrysocalyx,
Couepia cidiana,
Couepia coarctata,
Couepia comosa,
Couepia eriantha,
Couepia excelsa,
Couepia exflexa,
Couepia froesii,
Couepia glabra,
Couepia grandiflora,
Couepia guianensis,
Couepia habrantha,
Couepia hondurasensis,
Couepia impressa,
Couepia insignis,
Couepia joaquinae,
Couepia krukovii,
Couepia latifolia,
Couepia leitaofilhoi,
Couepia longipetiolata,