Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26(5): 234 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063547
Common Names
- Guardiola Toothleaf
- Guardiola
- Toothleaf
Description
Guardiola odontophylla (also called Toothleaf Guardiola, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola odontophylla is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guardiola odontophylla is a yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guardiola odontophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Guardiola odontophylla
Guardiola odontophylla can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Guardiola odontophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guardiola odontophylla?
Guardiola odontophylla
What is the common name of Guardiola odontophylla?
Toothleaf Guardiola
What type of plant is Guardiola odontophylla?
Guardiola odontophylla is a shrub.
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,