Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 29: 317 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025439
Common Names
- Guardiola Rotundifolia
- Round-leaved Guardiola
- Guardiola
Description
Guardiola rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Guardiola, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow flowers and round, green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola rotundifolia is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guardiola rotundifolia is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guardiola rotundifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Guardiola rotundifolia
Guardiola rotundifolia is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Guardiola rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guardiola rotundifolia?
Guardiola rotundifolia
What is the natural habitat of Guardiola rotundifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What are the common uses of Guardiola rotundifolia?
Medicinal and ornamental purposes
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,