Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 20: 141 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695666
Common Names
- Gaya triflora
- Triflora Gaya
- Gaya Triflora
Description
Gaya triflora (also called 'Three-flowered 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 triflora 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 triflora 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 triflora 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 triflora
Gaya triflora can be found in the temperate forests of eastern North America.
Gaya triflora FAQ
What is the common name of Gaya triflora?
Three-flowered Gayal
What is the range of Gaya triflora?
It is found in the Himalayas and western China
What is the growth habit of Gaya triflora?
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,