Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventanensis
ID:
35106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adr.Bartoli & Tortosa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 23: 143 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034435



Common Names

  • Grindelia ventanensis
  • Ventana Gumweed
  • Ventana Grindelia


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Description

Grindelia ventanensis (also called Ventana gumweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to California and Baja California and is found in open woodlands, chaparral, and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia ventanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grindelia ventanensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia ventanensis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or from division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Grindelia ventanensis

Grindelia ventanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.

Grindelia ventanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia ventanensis?

Grindelia ventanensis

What is the family of Grindelia ventanensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Grindelia ventanensis?

Grasslands and 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-133294: 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.