Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
benthamiana
ID:
70687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schomb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 760 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070016



Common Names

  • Gongylolepis Benthamiana
  • Bentham's Gongylolepis
  • Bentham's Daisy


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Description

Gongylolepis benthamiana (also called Bentham's gongylolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylolepis benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongylolepis benthamiana has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongylolepis benthamiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Gongylolepis benthamiana

Gongylolepis benthamiana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Gongylolepis benthamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis benthamiana?

Gongylolepis benthamiana

What is the natural habitat of Gongylolepis benthamiana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Gongylolepis benthamiana?

It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m

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,