Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
54512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053841



Common Names

  • Cordifolia Gutenbergia
  • Cordifolia Daisy
  • Gutenbergia Cordifolia


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Description

Gutenbergia cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Gutenbergia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gutenbergia cordifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutenbergia cordifolia is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Gutenbergia cordifolia

Gutenbergia cordifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.

Gutenbergia cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia cordifolia?

Gutenbergia cordifolia

What is the common name of Gutenbergia cordifolia?

Heart-leaved Gutenbergia

What is the family of Gutenbergia cordifolia?

Asteraceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277825-2: Based on the initial data import