Olax gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 25: 109 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390263
Common Names
- Olax gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Olax
- Gossweiler Olax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olax gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Olax, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Angola. It has white flowers and its leaves are simple and alternate. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands, and is endemic to Angola.
Uses & Benefits
Olax gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olax gossweileri has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olax gossweileri is a shrub native to South and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Olax gossweileri
Olax gossweileri can be found in tropical Africa and India.
Olax gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olax gossweileri?
Olax gossweileri
What is the common name of Olax gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Olax
What is the natural habitat of Olax gossweileri?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Olax genus
Olax zeylanica, Olax wildemanii, Olax pendula, Olax obtusifolia, Olax obcordata, Olax mannii, Olax macrophylla, Olax laxiflora, Olax latifolia, Olax triplinervia, Olax subscorpioidea, Olax stricta, Olax spartea, Olax phyllanthi, Olax retusa, Olax scalariformis, Olax scandens, Olax angulata, Olax lanceolata, Olax aphylla, Olax hypoleuca, Olax gossweileri, Olax gambecola, Olax angustifolia, Olax benthamiana, Olax aschersoniana, Olax aurantia, Olax dissitiflora, Olax capuronii, Olax antsiranensis, Olax mayottensis, Olax emirnensis, Olax psittacorum, Olax thouarsii, Olax staudtii, Olax pentandra, Olax austro-sinensis, Olax acuminata, Olax gardneriana, Olax pauciflora, Olax imbricata, Olax madagascariensis, Olax nana, Olax redmondii, Olax inopiflora, Olax singularis, Olax candida, Olax cyanocarpa, Olax egleri, Olax guianensis,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400283: 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.