Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 19 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036322
Common Names
- Bosvallia Glossocardia
- Glossocardia Bosvallia
- Glossocardia Bosvall
Synonyms
- Bidens minuta Miré & H.Gillet [unknown]
- Pectis meifolia Wall. [unknown]
- Glossocardia setosa Blatt. & Hallb. [unknown]
- Verbesina bosvallia L.f. [unknown]
- Verbesina boswellia Roxb. [unknown]
- Glossocardia linearifolia Cass. [unknown]
Description
Glossocardia bosvallia (also called Bosvall's Glossocardia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California and Baja California. It has a thin, erect stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, and its leaves are lanceolate and have a grayish-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Glossocardia bosvallia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glossocardia bosvallia has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glossocardia bosvallia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Glossocardia bosvallia
Glossocardia bosvallia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Glossocardia bosvallia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossocardia bosvallia?
Glossocardia bosvallia
What is the habitat of Glossocardia bosvallia?
Glossocardia bosvallia is found in dry, open areas in California, USA.
What is the flowering period of Glossocardia bosvallia?
Glossocardia bosvallia flowers from April to July.
Species in the Glossocardia genus
Glossocardia calva,
Glossocardia alorensis,
Glossocardia integrifolia,
Glossocardia smithii,
Glossocardia bosvallia,
Glossocardia tridentata,
Glossocardia condorensis,
Glossocardia josephinae,
Glossocardia orthochaeta,
Glossocardia refracta,
Glossocardia leschenaultii,
Glossocardia bidens,
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,