Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3):327 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332084
Common Names
- Gonzalezia hypargyrea
- Hypargyrea Gonzalezia
- Hypargyrea's Gonzalezia
Description
Gonzalezia hypargyrea (also called Gonzalezia hypargyrea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico. This species is found in open, disturbed areas and grasslands at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Gonzalezia hypargyrea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gonzalezia hypargyrea is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonzalezia hypargyrea is an evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Gonzalezia hypargyrea
Gonzalezia hypargyrea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Gonzalezia hypargyrea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonzalezia hypargyrea?
Gonzalezia hypargyrea
What is the common name of Gonzalezia hypargyrea?
Silver-Leaved Gonzalezia
How much light does Gonzalezia hypargyrea need?
Full sun to partial shade
Species in the Gonzalezia 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,