Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
47067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 102 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046396



Common Names

  • Gymnophyton flexuosum
  • Flexuous Gymnophyton
  • Flexuous Bushweed


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Synonyms

  • Dipterygia kingii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gymnophyton kingii Phil. [unknown]
  • Gymnophyton robustum kingii Reiche [unknown]

Description

Gymnophyton flexuosum (also called Flexuous gymnophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnophyton flexuosum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnophyton flexuosum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnophyton flexuosum is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall for best results.

Where to Find Gymnophyton flexuosum

Gymnophyton flexuosum is found in the Canary Islands.

Gymnophyton flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnophyton flexuosum?

Gymnophyton flexuosum

What are the common names of Gymnophyton flexuosum?

Flexuous shrub, shrubby gymnophyton, shrubby gymnophyton

What is the natural habitat of Gymnophyton flexuosum?

Gymnophyton flexuosum is native to the western Mediterranean, from Morocco to Tunisia.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References