Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl. 1): 9 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642816
Common Names
- Dialytheca gossweileri
- Gossweileri Dialytheca
- Gossweiler Dialytheca
Description
Dialytheca gossweileri (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate-lanceolate. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dialytheca gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dialytheca gossweileri is a white to yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dialytheca gossweileri is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It can also be propagated by layering or division in spring.
Where to Find Dialytheca gossweileri
Dialytheca gossweileri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Dialytheca gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dialytheca gossweileri?
Dialytheca gossweileri
What is the common name of Dialytheca gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Dialytheca
What is the natural habitat of Dialytheca gossweileri?
Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia
Species in the Dialytheca genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
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Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
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Abuta panamensis,
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Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
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Abuta seemannii,
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Abuta spicata,
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