Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
josephinae
ID:
81378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp & Kreffer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(2): 475 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080707



Common Names

  • Josephina's Glossocardia
  • Josephina's Silverbush
  • Josephina's Cushionbush


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Description

Glossocardia josephinae (also called Josephine's Glossocardia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glossocardia josephinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glossocardia josephinae is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glossocardia josephinae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glossocardia josephinae

Glossocardia josephinae is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Glossocardia josephinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glossocardia josephinae?

Glossocardia josephinae

What is the family of Glossocardia josephinae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Glossocardia josephinae?

Josephina's glossocardia

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-37272: Based on the initial data import
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
L.A. Kreffer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kreffer' in the authors string.