Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenodonta
ID:
132018

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 56 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131347



Common Names

  • Guardiola stenodonta
  • Guardiola
  • Stenodonta


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Description

Guardiola stenodonta (also called Stenodont Guardiola, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Guardiola stenodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guardiola stenodonta is a small, white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guardiola stenodonta is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Guardiola stenodonta

Guardiola stenodonta can be found in the dry deciduous forests of India.

Guardiola stenodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guardiola stenodonta?

Guardiola stenodonta

What is the common name of Guardiola stenodonta?

None

What is the family of Guardiola stenodonta?

Asteraceae

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-92216: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.