Status:
valid
Authors:
V.M.Badillo & Gonz.Sánchez
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Ernstia , n.s., 8(2&3): 3 (-5, fig. 1) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013224
Common Names
- Gaudens
- Achyrocline gaudens
- Gaudens Achyrocline
Description
Achyrocline gaudens (also called Sunflower Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline gaudens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyrocline gaudens is yellow and daisy-like in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline gaudens is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Achyrocline gaudens
Achyrocline gaudens can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico.
Achyrocline gaudens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline gaudens?
Achyrocline gaudens
What is the family of Achyrocline gaudens?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Achyrocline gaudens?
Gaudy Sunflower
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,
References
M. González Sánchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.Sánchez' in the authors string.