Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Rusby
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1920
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 55 (1920)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695660
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Gaya rubricaulis
- Rubricaulis Gaya
- Gaya Rubricaulis
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gaya rubricaulis (also called 'Red-stemmed Gaya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gaya rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Gaya rubricaulis 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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gaya rubricaulis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy mixture.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gaya rubricaulis
                        
                            Gaya rubricaulis 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 rubricaulis FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Gaya rubricaulis?
Red-stemmed Gayal
What is the range of Gaya rubricaulis?
It is found in the Himalayas and western China
What is the growth habit of Gaya rubricaulis?
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,