Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 184 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038342
Common Names
- Greenway's Ethulia
- Greenway Ethulia
- Ethulia Greenwayi
Description
Ethulia greenwayi (also called Greenway’s ethulia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ethulia greenwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that is attractive to pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ethulia greenwayi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ethulia greenwayi is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ethulia greenwayi
Ethulia greenwayi can be found in the mountains of the western United States.
Ethulia greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ethulia greenwayi?
Ethulia greenwayi
What type of plant is Ethulia greenwayi?
It is an annual herb
Where is Ethulia greenwayi found?
It is found in the Caribbean
Species in the Ethulia genus
Ethulia luzonica,
Ethulia ruhudjiensis,
Ethulia triflora,
Ethulia bicostata,
Ethulia scheffleri,
Ethulia greenwayi,
Ethulia ngorongoroensis,
Ethulia paucifructa,
Ethulia rubudjiensis,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia acuminata,
Ethulia burundiensis,
Ethulia conyzoides,
Ethulia faulknerae,
Ethulia rhizomata,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia vernonioides,
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,