Status:
valid
Authors:
Deble & Marchiori
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 3: 10 (-12; fig. 1) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023649
Common Names
- Gert's Achyrocline
- Gert's Sunflower
- Gert's Aster
Description
Achyrocline gertiana (also called Gertian Achyrocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline gertiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrocline gertiana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline gertiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Achyrocline gertiana
Achyrocline gertiana is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
Achyrocline gertiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline gertiana?
Achyrocline gertiana
What is the common name of Achyrocline gertiana?
Gertiana Achyrocline
What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline gertiana?
Grassy areas in South America
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,