Status:
valid
Authors:
Faasen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Southw. Naturalist 21(1): 27. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136121
Common Names
- Guardiola Thompsonii
- Thompson's Guardiola
- Thompsonii Guardiola
Description
Guardiola thompsonii (also called Thompson's Guardiola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has large, toothed leaves and white flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola thompsonii is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guardiola thompsonii is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guardiola thompsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Guardiola thompsonii
Guardiola thompsonii is native to the Andes of Peru and can be found in the high altitude grasslands of the region.
Guardiola thompsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guardiola thompsonii?
Guardiola thompsonii
What is the family of Guardiola thompsonii?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Guardiola thompsonii?
Mexico
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,