Status:
valid
Authors:
Adr.Bartoli & Tortosa
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55(2): 146 (-149; figs. 1-2) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017248
Common Names
- Crown Grindelia
- Grindelia Coronensis
- Crowned Grindelia
Description
Grindelia coronensis (also called crown gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands, deserts, and open woodlands. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. The foliage is gray-green, and the flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia coronensis is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grindelia coronensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia coronensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in the summer.
Where to Find Grindelia coronensis
Grindelia coronensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Grindelia coronensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia coronensis?
Grindelia coronensis
What type of plant is Grindelia coronensis?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Grindelia coronensis found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,