Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Urbatsch & R.P.Roberts
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Sida 21(1): 248 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044390
Common Names
- Gundlachia
- Thrianthe
- Gundlachia triantha
Description
Gundlachia triantha (also called Three-flowered Gundlachia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in white hairs. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gundlachia triantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gundlachia triantha has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gundlachia triantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Gundlachia triantha
Gundlachia triantha can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Gundlachia triantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gundlachia triantha?
Gundlachia triantha
What is the common name of Gundlachia triantha?
Gundlachia
Where is Gundlachia triantha native to?
Central America
Species in the Gundlachia 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,