Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi & O.Muñiz) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32(3): 270 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009534
Common Names
- Grisebachianthus carsticola
- Carsticola Grisebachianthus
- Carsticola Everlasting
Description
Grisebachianthus carsticola (also called Grisebachianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has small, yellow flowers and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Grisebachianthus carsticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grisebachianthus carsticola is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with lobed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grisebachianthus carsticola is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Grisebachianthus carsticola
Grisebachianthus carsticola is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental range of Mexico.
Grisebachianthus carsticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grisebachianthus carsticola?
Grisebachianthus carsticola
What type of plant is Grisebachianthus carsticola?
It is a shrub
Where does Grisebachianthus carsticola grow?
It grows in the mountains of Durango, Mexico
Species in the Grisebachianthus genus
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,