Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84(5): 349 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117741
Common Names
- Gongrostylus
- Pipolyi
- Pipolyi Grass
Description
Gongrostylus pipolyi (also called Gongrostylus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gongrostylus pipolyi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongrostylus pipolyi is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongrostylus pipolyi is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gongrostylus pipolyi
Gongrostylus pipolyi can be found in Indonesia.
Gongrostylus pipolyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongrostylus pipolyi?
Gongrostylus pipolyi
What are the common names of Gongrostylus pipolyi?
Pipoly's gongrostylus, Pipoly's gongrostylus
What is the natural habitat of Gongrostylus pipolyi?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Gongrostylus 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,