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
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.
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,