Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Deble & Marchiori
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 4: 16 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061961
Common Names
- Gardneri Achyrocline
- Gardner Achyrocline
- Gardneri Achyrocline
Synonyms
- Stenocline satureoides Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Stenophalium gardneri (Baker) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]
- Stenophalium gardneri (Baker) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]
- Achyrocline satureioides Gardner [unknown]
- Stenocline gardneri Baker [unknown]
Description
Achyrocline gardneri (also called Gardner's Achyrocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a branched stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyrocline gardneri is white and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline gardneri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Achyrocline gardneri
Achyrocline gardneri can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Achyrocline gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline gardneri?
Achyrocline gardneri
What is the common name of Achyrocline gardneri?
Gardner's Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline gardneri?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,