Gaya grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 30: 136 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695632
Common Names
- Gaya grandiflora
- Grandiflora Gaya
- Gaya Grandiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaya grandiflora (also called Large-flowered 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaya grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Gaya grandiflora can be found in India.
Gaya grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaya grandiflora?
Gaya grandiflora
What is the common name of Gaya grandiflora?
Large-flowered gaya
What is the natural habitat of Gaya grandiflora?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818282: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.