Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 17 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097984
Common Names
- Gombalan Dubyaea
- Dubyaea Gombalana
- Gombalana
Synonyms
- Lactuca gombalana Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Dubyaea gombalana (also called 'Gombalan Dubyaea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dubyaea gombalana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubyaea gombalana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubyaea gombalana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Dubyaea gombalana
Dubyaea gombalana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
Dubyaea gombalana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubyaea gombalana?
Dubyaea gombalana
What is the common name of Dubyaea gombalana?
Gombalana Dubyaea
What is the natural habitat of Dubyaea gombalana?
It is found in dry, open woods and grassy areas in the western United States
Species in the Dubyaea genus
Dubyaea tsarongensis,
Dubyaea emeiensis,
Dubyaea jinyangensis,
Dubyaea rubra,
Dubyaea cymiformis,
Dubyaea atropurpurea,
Dubyaea forrestii,
Dubyaea hispida,
Dubyaea gombalana,
Dubyaea amoena,
Dubyaea stebbinsii,
Dubyaea oligocephala,
Dubyaea blinii,
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,