Gochnatia vargasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
129379
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 12: 19, fig. 4 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128708
Common Names
- Gochnatia
- Vargasii
- Gochnatia Vargasii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gochnatia vargasii (also called Vargas' Gochnatia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to the Andes in Peru. It is found in montane and subalpine grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Gochnatia vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gochnatia vargasii has yellow flowers with five petals and can reach up to 4 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gochnatia vargasii can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.
Where to Find Gochnatia vargasii
Gochnatia vargasii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Gochnatia vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gochnatia vargasii?
Gochnatia vargasii
What is the common name of Gochnatia vargasii?
Vargas' Gochnatia
What is the habitat of Gochnatia vargasii?
Gochnatia vargasii is found in dry forests and scrublands in South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89676: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.