Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewart & Jean White
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., xxii. 14 (1909).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047283
Common Names
- Gilruthia osbornii
- Osborn's Gilruthia
- Gilruthia Osbornii
Description
Gilruthia osbornii (also called 'Osborn's Gilruthia', among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gilruthia osbornii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gilruthia osbornii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gilruthia osbornii is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Gilruthia osbornii
Gilruthia osbornii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas.
Gilruthia osbornii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gilruthia osbornii?
Gilruthia osbornii
What is the common name of Gilruthia osbornii?
Osborn's gilruthia
What is the natural habitat of Gilruthia osbornii?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Gilruthia 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,