Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 451 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708404
Common Names
- Goyazia rupicola
- Rupicola Goyazia
- Rupicola
Description
Goyazia rupicola (also called Goyazia rupicola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers that grows in rocky areas in the Cerrado of Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Goyazia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Goyazia rupicola is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goyazia rupicola is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Goyazia rupicola
Goyazia rupicola is native to Brazil.
Goyazia rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goyazia rupicola?
Goyazia rupicola
What is the common name of Goyazia rupicola?
Rupicolous goyazia
What is the natural habitat of Goyazia rupicola?
Goyazia rupicola is native to South America
Species in the Goyazia genus
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Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
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