Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
127333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Canne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 79(819): 348. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126662



Common Names

  • Galinsoga longipes
  • Long-stalked Galinsoga
  • Long-stalked Galinsoga Plant


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Description

Galinsoga longipes (also called Long-stalked Galinsoga, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galinsoga longipes is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galinsoga longipes has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galinsoga longipes is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Galinsoga longipes

Galinsoga longipes is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Galinsoga longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galinsoga longipes?

Galinsoga longipes

What is the common name of Galinsoga longipes?

Long-stalked galinsoga

What is the natural habitat of Galinsoga longipes?

Grasslands and disturbed habitats

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