Status:
valid
Authors:
Choisy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 22 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707771
Common Names
- Gosela eckloniana
- Ecklon's Gosela
- Gosela
Description
Gosela eckloniana (also called Ecklon's Gosela, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gosela eckloniana is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gosela eckloniana is white and has a bell-shaped form. It has 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gosela eckloniana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Gosela eckloniana
Gosela eckloniana can be found in South Africa.
Gosela eckloniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gosela eckloniana?
Gosela eckloniana
What is the common name of Gosela eckloniana?
Eckloniana Gosela
What is the natural habitat of Gosela eckloniana?
Gosela eckloniana is native to South Africa.
Species in the Gosela genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813106-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].