Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gombalana
ID:
98655

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5437: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.