Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 651 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027544
Common Names
- Gochnatia
- Bolivian Groundsel
- Bolivian Ragwort
Description
Gochnatia boliviana (also called Bolivian Gochnatia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats. It can be found in the mountains of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Gochnatia boliviana is used to make a tea that can be used as a natural remedy for digestive problems, headaches, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gochnatia boliviana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black, and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with long, thin stems and pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gochnatia boliviana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation can be done by dividing the root clumps or by sowing seeds in spring or fall.
Where to Find Gochnatia boliviana
Gochnatia boliviana can be found in South America, particularly in the country of Bolivia.
Gochnatia boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gochnatia boliviana?
Gochnatia boliviana
What is the common name of Gochnatia boliviana?
Bolivian Gochnatia
What is the natural habitat of Gochnatia boliviana?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats
Species in the Gochnatia genus
Gochnatia angustifolia,
Gochnatia sagrana,
Gochnatia hypoleuca,
Gochnatia rotundifolia,
Gochnatia hiriartiana,
Gochnatia boliviana,
Gochnatia barrosoae,
Gochnatia purpusii,
Gochnatia floribunda,
Gochnatia gardneri,
Gochnatia vernonioides,
Gochnatia angustifolia,
Gochnatia paucifloscula,
Gochnatia lucida,
Gochnatia glutinosa,
Gochnatia foliolosa,
Gochnatia masiana,
Gochnatia smithii,
Gochnatia magna,
Gochnatia haumaniana,
Gochnatia cardenasii,
Gochnatia curviflora,
Gochnatia avicenniifolia,
Gochnatia patazina,
Gochnatia cratensis,
Gochnatia palosanto,
Gochnatia vargasii,
Gochnatia arequipensis,
Gochnatia picardiae,
Gochnatia peruviana,
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,