Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 205 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010380
Common Names
- Kassner's Gutenbergia
- Kassner's Ragwort
- Kassner's Groundsel
Synonyms
- Gutenbergia kassneri kassneri [unknown]
Description
Gutenbergia kassneri (also called Kassner's Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia kassneri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried flower arrangements. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gutenbergia kassneri var. angustifolia S.Moore
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutenbergia kassneri has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia kassneri is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the autumn or spring.
Where to Find Gutenbergia kassneri
Gutenbergia kassneri can be found in the western United States, including California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Gutenbergia kassneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia kassneri?
Gutenbergia kassneri
What is the common name of Gutenbergia kassneri?
Kassner's Gutenbergia
What type of plant is Gutenbergia kassneri?
Perennial herb
Species in the Gutenbergia genus
Gutenbergia westii,
Gutenbergia benguelensis,
Gutenbergia longipedicellata,
Gutenbergia somalensis,
Gutenbergia kassneri,
Gutenbergia mweroensis,
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma,
Gutenbergia pembensis,
Gutenbergia petersii,
Gutenbergia spermacoceoides,
Gutenbergia eylesii,
Gutenbergia pubescens,
Gutenbergia gracilis,
Gutenbergia polycephala,
Gutenbergia adenocarpa,
Gutenbergia boranensis,
Gutenbergia gilbertii,
Gutenbergia rueppellii,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
Gutenbergia trifolia,
Gutenbergia gossweileri,
Gutenbergia leiocarpa,
Gutenbergia babatiensis,
Gutenbergia fruticosa,
Gutenbergia pumila,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
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,