Gossia aphthosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vieill. ex Brongn. & Gris) N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 180 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920802
Common Names
- Gossia aphthosa
- Aphthosa Gossia
- G. aphthosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gossia aphthosa (also called Aphthous Gossia, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, up to 8 m tall, with white flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gossia aphthosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gossia aphthosa sub. austroorientalis N.Snow & GandhiGossia aphthosa sub. longipedunculata N.Snow & Munzinger
Gossia aphthosa sub. aphthosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gossia aphthosa has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gossia aphthosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Gossia aphthosa
Gossia aphthosa is endemic to the rainforests of New Caledonia.
Species in the Gossia genus
Gossia acmenoides, Gossia bamagensis, Gossia bidwillii, Gossia byrnesii, Gossia dallachyana, Gossia floribunda, Gossia fragrantissima, Gossia gonoclada, Gossia grayi, Gossia hillii, Gossia inophloia, Gossia lewisensis, Gossia lucida, Gossia macilwraithensis, Gossia myrsinocarpa, Gossia pubiflora, Gossia punctata, Gossia retusa, Gossia sankowskyorum, Gossia shepherdii, Gossia longipetiolata, Gossia scottiana, Gossia yelana, Gossia alaternoides, Gossia colnettiana, Gossia clusioides, Gossia kuakuensis, Gossia vieillardii, Gossia aphthosa, Gossia virotii, Gossia nigripes, Gossia pancheri, Gossia diversifolia, Gossia eugenioides, Gossia randiana, Gossia salomonensis, Gossia versteeghii, Gossia angustifolia, Gossia ngaensis, Gossia mandjeliaensis, Gossia kaalaensis, Gossia ramiflora, Gossia conduplicata, Gossia katepahiensis, Gossia ouazangouensis, Gossia bourailensis, Gossia conspicua,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466338: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.