Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake & Steyerm.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 261 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080384
Common Names
- Loxensis
- Guevaria
- Guevaria Daisy
Synonyms
- Piqueria loxensis S.F.Blake & Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Guevaria loxensis (also called Loxensis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Guevaria loxensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guevaria loxensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guevaria loxensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Guevaria loxensis
Guevaria loxensis can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Guevaria loxensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guevaria loxensis?
Guevaria loxensis
What are the common names of Guevaria loxensis?
Common names for Guevaria loxensis include Guevaria, Loxensis, and Silverbush
What is the natural habitat of Guevaria loxensis?
Guevaria loxensis is native to South America and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Guevaria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,