Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
116852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adr.Bartoli & Tortosa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 27(2): 347 (1999).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116181



Common Names

  • Prostrate Gumweed
  • Gum Plant
  • Gumweed


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Description

Grindelia prostrata (also called Prostrate Gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to North America and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grindelia prostrata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia prostrata is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Grindelia prostrata

Grindelia prostrata is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Grindelia prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia prostrata?

Grindelia prostrata

What is the common name of Grindelia prostrata?

Prostrate gumweed

What is the natural habitat of Grindelia prostrata?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils

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-77591: Based on the initial data import
Roberto D. Tortosa (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tortosa' in the authors string.
Adriana Bartoli (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Bartoli' in the authors string.