Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
19380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 5: 51 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018709



Common Names

  • Grindelia pulchella
  • Showy Gumweed
  • Showy Grindelia


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Synonyms

  • Grindelia diffusa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Grindelia pulchella (also called Showy Gumweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the western United States. It has a bushy, upright habit and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia pulchella is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grindelia pulchella has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia pulchella is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Grindelia pulchella

Grindelia pulchella is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Grindelia pulchella FAQ

What type of soil does Grindelia pulchella prefer?

Grindelia pulchella prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Grindelia pulchella?

Grindelia pulchella prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Grindelia pulchella need?

Grindelia pulchella needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

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,