Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. ex Hook.f.) Sothers & Prance
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 189 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340321
Description
Gaulettia racemosa (also called Racemose 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 racemosa is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making tea and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaulettia racemosa 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 racemosa is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.
Where to Find Gaulettia racemosa
Gaulettia racemosa can be found in the Caribbean region, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.
Gaulettia racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaulettia racemosa?
Gaulettia racemosa
What is the common name of Gaulettia racemosa?
Gaulettia
What is the family of Gaulettia racemosa?
Asteraceae
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,