Status:
valid
Authors:
Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 312 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013453
Common Names
- Mwero Daisy
- Mwero Daisy Bush
- Mwero Daisy Plant
Description
Gutenbergia mweroensis (also called Mwero Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia mweroensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating stomach ache, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutenbergia mweroensis has small yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia mweroensis is an annual herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Gutenbergia mweroensis
Gutenbergia mweroensis is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Gutenbergia mweroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia mweroensis?
Gutenbergia mweroensis
What is the family of Gutenbergia mweroensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gutenbergia mweroensis?
African Daisy
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,