Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
55859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Merr. & F.Harper

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bartonia n.° 23: 24 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055188



Common Names

  • Heterophyllous Garberia
  • Heterophyllous Cottonrose
  • Heterophyllous Cotton-rose


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia heterophylla W.Bartram [unknown]
  • Leptoclinium fruticosum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Garberia fruticosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Liatris fruticosa Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Garberia heterophylla (also called Garberia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in woodlands, thickets, and other habitats. It is a perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Garberia heterophylla is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garberia heterophylla has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garberia heterophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Garberia heterophylla

Garberia heterophylla can be found in the southeastern United States.

Garberia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garberia heterophylla?

Garberia heterophylla

What is the common name of Garberia heterophylla?

Heterophyllous Garberia

What is the family of Garberia heterophylla?

Asteraceae

Species in the Garberia genus

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

IPNI record: 107399-2: Originally associated with wfo-0000094829
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-51027: Originally associated with wfo-0000094829
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-51027: Originally associated with wfo-0000094829
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.
Francis Harper (1886-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Harper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107399-2: Based on the initial data import