Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 590 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694975
Common Names
- Gaudichaudia congestiflora
- Gaudichaudia Congestiflora var. Congestiflora
- Gaudichaudia Congestiflora var. Subcongestiflora
Synonyms
- Tritomopterys congestiflora Nied. [unknown]
- Aspicarpa congestiflora Hassl. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia confertiflora A.Juss. [unknown]
Description
Gaudichaudia congestiflora (also called Congested-Flowered Gaudichaudia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gaudichaudia congestiflora is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive flowers and is drought tolerant, making it ideal for areas with low rainfall. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a beautiful landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gaudichaudia congestiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaudichaudia congestiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gaudichaudia congestiflora
Gaudichaudia congestiflora is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be found in parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Gaudichaudia congestiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaudichaudia congestiflora?
Gaudichaudia congestiflora
What type of plant is Gaudichaudia congestiflora?
It is a type of succulent.
What is the habitat of Gaudichaudia congestiflora?
It is found in dry, open areas in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Gaudichaudia genus
Gaudichaudia albida,
Gaudichaudia andersonii,
Gaudichaudia chasei,
Gaudichaudia congestiflora,
Gaudichaudia cycloptera,
Gaudichaudia cynanchoides,
Gaudichaudia diandra,
Gaudichaudia galeottiana,
Gaudichaudia hexandra,
Gaudichaudia hirtella,
Gaudichaudia implexa,
Gaudichaudia intermixteca,
Gaudichaudia karwinskiana,
Gaudichaudia krusei,
Gaudichaudia macvaughii,
Gaudichaudia mollis,
Gaudichaudia palmeri,
Gaudichaudia subverticillata,
Gaudichaudia symplecta,
Gaudichaudia synoptera,
Gaudichaudia zygoptera,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,