Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hedypnois
ID:
76874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 3(29): 119, t. 284 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076203



Common Names

  • Garhadiolus
  • Hedypnois
  • Giant Everlasting


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Description

Garhadiolus hedypnois (also called 'Garlic Weed', 'Garlic Root', 'Garlic Plant', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Garhadiolus hedypnois is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Garhadiolus hedypnois is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a spiny center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a spiny center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garhadiolus hedypnois is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Garhadiolus hedypnois

Garhadiolus hedypnois is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Garhadiolus hedypnois FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garhadiolus hedypnois?

Garhadiolus hedypnois

What is the common name of Garhadiolus hedypnois?

Hedypnois Garhadiolus

What is the natural habitat of Garhadiolus hedypnois?

Dry forests of South Africa

Species in the Garhadiolus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32867: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.