Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Bot. California i. 431. (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120221
Common Names
- Glyptopleura Setulosa
- Setulosa Glyptopleura
- Glyptopleura setulosa
Description
Glyptopleura setulosa (also called Bristly Glyptopleura, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, savannas and open woodlands. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Glyptopleura setulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glyptopleura setulosa is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyptopleura setulosa is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Glyptopleura setulosa
Glyptopleura setulosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Glyptopleura setulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyptopleura setulosa?
Glyptopleura setulosa
What is the common name of Glyptopleura setulosa?
Setulose Glyptopleura
What is the natural habitat of Glyptopleura setulosa?
It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas
Species in the Glyptopleura 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,