Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartoli, Tortosa & G.H.Rua
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2: 120-121 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003276
Common Names
- Grindelia Orientalis
- Orientalis Grindelia
- Orientalis Grindelia
Description
Grindelia orientalis (also called Oriental Gumweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, yellow flower head and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grindelia orientalis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia orientalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Grindelia orientalis
Grindelia orientalis is native to Turkey and can be found in the Anatolian region.
Grindelia orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia orientalis?
Grindelia orientalis
What is the common name of Grindelia orientalis?
Oriental Grindelia
What is the natural habitat of Grindelia orientalis?
It is native to 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,