Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 450 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695620
Common Names
- Gaya endacantha
- Endacantha Gaya
- Gaya Endacantha
Description
Gaya endacantha (also called Endacantha 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 endacantha 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 endacantha is yellow and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaya endacantha 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 endacantha
Gaya endacantha can be found in India.
Gaya endacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaya endacantha?
Gaya endacantha
What is the common name of Gaya endacantha?
Endacanth gaya
What is the natural habitat of Gaya endacantha?
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,