Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
643484

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


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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.

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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

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763561: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.