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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Krapov.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2008
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 17: 37 (2008)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509295
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ibitipocana Gaya
- Gaya ibitipocana
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gaya ibitipocana (also called Ibitipoca Gaya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gaya ibitipocana is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Gaya ibitipocana are small and yellow in color. The fruits are small, round, and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a reddish-brown stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gaya ibitipocana is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gaya ibitipocana
                        
                            Gaya ibitipocana can be found in the southeastern United States, in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Gaya ibitipocana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Gaya ibitipocana?
Gaya ibitipocana
What type of plant is Gaya ibitipocana?
It is a shrub
Where is Gaya ibitipocana found?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,