Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
696315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 2: 64 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695648



Common Names

  • Gaya nutans
  • Nutans Gaya
  • Gaya Nutans


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Description

Gaya nutans (also called Nodding Gaya, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading canopy. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, glossy green, and measure up to 5 cm in length. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gaya nutans is a shrub that is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaya nutans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaya nutans is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gaya nutans

Gaya nutans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America. It can be found in moist woodlands, bogs, and other wet areas.

Gaya nutans FAQ

What is the common name of Gaya nutans?

Nodding Gayal

What is the range of Gaya nutans?

It is found in the Himalayas and western China

What is the growth habit of Gaya nutans?

It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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-2818297: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.