Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
covasii
ID:
139490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartoli & Tortosa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 23: 137-140 fig (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138819



Common Names

  • Covasii Grindelia
  • Grindelia Gumweed
  • Covasii Gumweed


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Synonyms

  • Grindelia chiloensis pampeana Covas [unknown]

Description

Grindelia covasii (also called Covas's Grindelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It has a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia covasii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grindelia covasii has yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia covasii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Grindelia covasii

Grindelia covasii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Grindelia covasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia covasii?

Grindelia covasii

What type of plant is Grindelia covasii?

It is a perennial herb of the daisy family.

Where does Grindelia covasii grow?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-99447: Based on the initial data import
Antonella Bartoli (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartoli' in the authors string.
Roberto D. Tortosa (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tortosa' in the authors string.