Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26(5): 233 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122023
Common Names
- Guardiola carinata
- Carinata Guardiola
- Carinata
Description
Guardiola carinata (also called Carinate Guardiola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers sunny habitats and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is known to attract bees and butterflies and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guardiola carinata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guardiola carinata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist. Seeds should be sown in a seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Guardiola carinata
Guardiola carinata is native to South America and can be found in areas of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Guardiola carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guardiola carinata?
Guardiola carinata
What is the common name of Guardiola carinata?
Carinate guardiola
Where is Guardiola carinata found?
Guardiola carinata is found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.
Species in the Guardiola genus
Guardiola pappifera,
Guardiola rotundiflora,
Guardiola rotundifolia,
Guardiola palmeri,
Guardiola arguta,
Guardiola mexicana,
Guardiola odontophylla,
Guardiola rosei,
Guardiola platyphylla,
Guardiola tulocarpus,
Guardiola carinata,
Guardiola stenodonta,
Guardiola thompsonii,
Guardiola mexicana,
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,