Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 178 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135343
Common Names
- Brachystephana Grindelia
- Grindelia Brachystephana
- Grindelia Brachystephana
Synonyms
- Grindelia bergii Cabrera [unknown]
- Grindelia brachystephana brachystephana [unknown]
- Grindelia tehuelches (Speg.) Cabrera [unknown]
- Grindelia diffusa D.Don ex Arn. [unknown]
- Grindelia brachystephana bergii Hieron. [unknown]
- Haplopappus patagonicus Speg. [unknown]
- Haplopappus tehuelches Speg. [unknown]
Description
Grindelia brachystephana (also called Short-stalked Gumweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia brachystephana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grindelia brachystephana has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia brachystephana is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Grindelia brachystephana
Grindelia brachystephana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral. It is most commonly found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Grindelia brachystephana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia brachystephana?
Grindelia brachystephana
What is the common name of Grindelia brachystephana?
Short-stemmed Gumweed
What is the natural habitat of Grindelia brachystephana?
Grassy areas and meadows
Species in the Grindelia genus
Grindelia scorzonerifolia,
Grindelia nelsonii,
Grindelia adenodonta,
Grindelia lanceolata,
Grindelia orientalis,
Grindelia oaxacana,
Grindelia subdecurrens,
Grindelia mendocina,
Grindelia vetimontis,
Grindelia rupestris,
Grindelia tenella,
Grindelia sublanuginosa,
Grindelia tarapacana,
Grindelia coronensis,
Grindelia pusilla,
Grindelia pulchella,
Grindelia chacoensis,
Grindelia globularifolia,
Grindelia anethifolia,
Grindelia chiloensis,
Grindelia decumbens,
Grindelia puberula,
Grindelia arizonica,
Grindelia ventanensis,
Grindelia hirsutula,
Grindelia patagonica,
Grindelia robinsonii,
Grindelia subalpina,
Grindelia fraxinipratensis,
Grindelia inuloides,
Grindelia greenmanii,
Grindelia ragonesei,
Grindelia ciliata,
Grindelia oxylepis,
Grindelia macvaughii,
Grindelia turneri,
Grindelia scabra,
Grindelia aegialitis,
Grindelia buphthalmoides,
Grindelia havardii,
Grindelia linearifolia,
Grindelia cabrerae,
Grindelia prostrata,
Grindelia villarrealii,
Grindelia oolepis,
Grindelia boliviana,
Grindelia pygmaea,
Grindelia howellii,
Grindelia confusa,
Grindelia obovatifolia,
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,