Status:
valid
Authors:
Ulbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 541 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695668
Common Names
- Gaya weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Gaya
- Gaya Weberbaueri
Description
Gaya weberbaueri (also called 'Weberbauer's Gaya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Peru. 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri
Gaya weberbaueri can be found in the mountains of Peru.
Gaya weberbaueri FAQ
What is the common name of Gaya weberbaueri?
Weberbauer's Gayal
What is the range of Gaya weberbaueri?
It is found in Peru and Bolivia
What is the growth habit of Gaya weberbaueri?
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,