Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patazina
ID:
121269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 12: 28, fig. 8 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120598

Common Names

  • Gochnatia patazina
  • Mountain Thistle
  • Pampas Thistle

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Description

Gochnatia patazina (also called Pataz Gochnatia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gochnatia patazina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gochnatia patazina is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gochnatia patazina is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Gochnatia patazina

Gochnatia patazina can be found in the dry forests of northern Peru.

Gochnatia patazina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gochnatia patazina?

Gochnatia patazina

What is the natural habitat of Gochnatia patazina?

Gochnatia patazina is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What type of soil does Gochnatia patazina prefer?

Gochnatia patazina prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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,

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