Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
truncata
ID:
33017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) Urbatsch & R.P.Roberts

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(1): 250 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032346



Common Names

  • Truncata Gundlachia
  • Gundlachia Truncata
  • Truncata


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Description

Gundlachia truncata (also called Gundlach's wild lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is typically found in coastal areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gundlachia truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gundlachia truncata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gundlachia truncata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Gundlachia truncata

Gundlachia truncata can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Gundlachia truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gundlachia truncata?

Gundlachia truncata

What type of plant is Gundlachia truncata?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Gundlachia truncata found?

It is found in the Caribbean region

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-13128: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Roland P. Roberts (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Roberts' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.