Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
696283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 9: 74 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695616



Common Names

  • Gaya dentata
  • Toothed Gaya
  • Gaya


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Description

Gaya dentata (also called Toothed Gaya, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, acidic soils in shady areas and can be found in woodlands and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Gaya dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaya dentata is yellow and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaya dentata is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Gaya dentata

Gaya dentata can be found in India.

Gaya dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaya dentata?

Gaya dentata

What is the common name of Gaya dentata?

Toothed gaya

What is the natural habitat of Gaya dentata?

It is found in the mountains of Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica, at altitudes of 3000-4000 m

Species in the Gaya genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References