Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
serrana
ID:
91692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zardini) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 24: 51 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091021



Common Names

  • Graphistylis serrana
  • Serrated Graphistylis
  • Rough Graphistylis


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Description

Graphistylis serrana (also called Serrated Graphistylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Graphistylis serrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graphistylis serrana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graphistylis serrana is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Graphistylis serrana

Graphistylis serrana is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Graphistylis serrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graphistylis serrana?

Graphistylis serrana

What is the common name of Graphistylis serrana?

Serrated graphistylis

What type of plant is Graphistylis serrana?

Perennial herb

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-47298: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Elsa Matilde Zardini (1949-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zardini' in the authors string.