Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl.): 11 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456614
Common Names
- Tiliacora gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Tiliacora
- Tiliacora
Description
Tiliacora gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiliacora gossweileri are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora gossweileri is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Tiliacora gossweileri
Tiliacora gossweileri is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Tiliacora gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora gossweileri?
Tiliacora gossweileri
What is the common name of Tiliacora gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Tiliacora
What is the habitat of Tiliacora gossweileri?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana,
Tiliacora gossweileri,
Tiliacora lehmbachii,
Tiliacora laurentii,
Tiliacora laevifolia,
Tiliacora kenyensis,
Tiliacora bequaertii,
Tiliacora insularis,
Tiliacora gabonensis,
Tiliacora funifera,
Tiliacora ealaensis,
Tiliacora louisii,
Tiliacora triandra,
Tiliacora ovalis,
Tiliacora nigerica,
Tiliacora tisserantii,
Tiliacora chrysobotrya,
Tiliacora pynaertii,
Tiliacora acuminata,
Tiliacora klaineana,
Tiliacora macrophylla,
Tiliacora odorata,
Tiliacora sebicea,
Tiliacora latifolia,
Tiliacora leonardii,
Tiliacora dielsiana,
Tiliacora dinklagei,
Tiliacora leonensis,
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,