Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Krapov.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 15: 106 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509296
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pilocarpa Gaya
- Gaya pilocarpa
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gaya pilocarpa (also called Pilocarpa 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 pilocarpa is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Gaya pilocarpa 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 pilocarpa 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 pilocarpa
                        
                            Gaya pilocarpa can be found in the southeastern United States, in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Gaya pilocarpa FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Gaya pilocarpa?
Gaya pilocarpa
What type of plant is Gaya pilocarpa?
It is a shrub
Where is Gaya pilocarpa 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,