Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 50 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088251
Common Names
- Smith's Gochnatia
- Smith's False-Dandelion
- Smith's Hawkweed
Description
Gochnatia smithii (also called Smith's Gochnatia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and lacy, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gochnatia smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gochnatia smithii is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gochnatia smithii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gochnatia smithii
Gochnatia smithii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Gochnatia smithii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gochnatia smithii?
Gochnatia smithii is native to South America, where it grows in tropical forests and grasslands.
What is the size of Gochnatia smithii?
Gochnatia smithii is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.
What are the flowers of Gochnatia smithii like?
The flowers of Gochnatia smithii are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center.
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,