Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 5. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015342
Common Names
- Crassicaulis Guayania
- Crassicaulis Daisybush
- Crassicaulis Sunray
Description
Guayania crassicaulis (also called Guayania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a single stem. It is native to Central and South America and grows in wet and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guayania crassicaulis is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guayania crassicaulis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guayania crassicaulis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Guayania crassicaulis
Guayania crassicaulis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Guayania crassicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guayania crassicaulis?
Guayania crassicaulis
What is the common name of Guayania crassicaulis?
Broad-stemmed Guayania
Where is Guayania crassicaulis native?
Peru
What is the growth habit of Guayania crassicaulis?
Perennial herb
What is the flower color of Guayania crassicaulis?
White
Species in the Guayania genus
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,