Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wittei
ID:
429698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hicken) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Oasis 2(2): 7 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429030



Common Names

  • Wittei Gavilea
  • White Gavilea
  • White-Flowered Gavilea


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Synonyms

  • Asarca patagonica Skottsb. [illegitimate]
  • Chloraea wittei Hicken [unknown]
  • Gavilea patagonica (Skottsb.) M.N.Correa [unknown]

Description

Gavilea wittei (also called Witte's Gavilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and savannas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces small, white flowers. The leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy, dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Gavilea wittei is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gavilea wittei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gavilea wittei is a tropical tree species native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Gavilea wittei

Gavilea wittei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Gavilea wittei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gavilea wittei?

Gavilea wittei

What type of plant is Gavilea wittei?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Gavilea wittei native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Cristóbal María Hicken (1875-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hicken' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.