Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadriradiata
ID:
115348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 198 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114677



Common Names

  • Galinsoga quadriradiata
  • Four-rayed Galinsoga
  • Galinsoga


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Synonyms

  • Galinsoga aristulata E.P.Bicknell [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora vargasiana Thell. [unknown]
  • Stemmatella lehmannii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga hispida (DC.) Hieron. [unknown]
  • Vasargia caracasana Steud. [unknown]
  • Wilborgia urticifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Galinsoga caracasana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga brachystephana Regel [unknown]
  • Galinsoga eligulata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Baziasa urticifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga hispida Benth. [unknown]
  • Adventina ciliata Raf. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga allaeocarpa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga bicolorata H.St.John & D.White [unknown]
  • Jaegeria urticaefolia (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Stemmatella urticifolia O.Hoffm. ex Hieron. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata vargasiana Thell. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata quadriradiata [unknown]
  • Jaegeria urticifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga hispida albiflora Fenzl [unknown]
  • Galinsoga bicolorata St.John & D.White [deprecated]
  • Sabazia urticifolia urticifolia [unknown]
  • Galinsoga hispida hispida [unknown]
  • Galinsoga brachystephana Otto ex Heer & Regel [unknown]
  • Galinsoga brachystephana Otto [unknown]
  • Stemmatella urticifolia urticifolia [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata quadriradiata [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata quadriradiata [unknown]
  • Galinsoga ciliata ciliata [unknown]
  • Galinsoga ciliata ciliata [unknown]
  • Galinsoga purpurea H.St.John & D.White [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata hispida (DC.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora hispida DC. [unknown]
  • Sabazia urticifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Ageratum perplexans M.F.Johnson [unknown]
  • Vargasia caracasana DC. [unknown]
  • Stemmatella urticifolia eglandulosa Hieron. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora quadriradiata (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora hispida (DC.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Galinsoga urticifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora caracasana (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora quadriradiata (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Sabazia urticifolia venezuelensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata hispida (DC.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga hispida purpurascens Fenzl [unknown]
  • Galinsoga quadriradiata albiflora Fenzl ex Thell. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga parviflora discoidea Thell. [unknown]
  • Galinsoga ciliata S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Galinsoga humboldtii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Stemmatella urticifolia (Kunth) O.Hoffm. [deprecated]
  • Wiborgia urticifolia Kunth [unknown]

Description

Galinsoga quadriradiata (also called 'Four-rayed Galinsoga', 'Gallant Soldier', and 'Gallant-soldier', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a branching stem and produces small white flowers. It is commonly found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Galinsoga quadriradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an edible plant and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galinsoga quadriradiata is a yellow-orange color with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galinsoga quadriradiata is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -45°C (-49°F). It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Galinsoga quadriradiata

Galinsoga quadriradiata can be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, gardens, and fields in the Americas, including in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.

Galinsoga quadriradiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galinsoga quadriradiata?

Galinsoga quadriradiata

What is the common name of Galinsoga quadriradiata?

Four-rayed Galinsoga

What is the natural habitat of Galinsoga quadriradiata?

Cultivated fields, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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-76162: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.