Gutenbergia polytrichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polytrichotoma
ID:
16889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wech.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
107 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016218
Common Names
- Gutenbergia Polytrichotoma
- Many-haired Gutenbergia
- Many-haired Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma (also called Polytrichous Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Central Asia. Non-medical uses of this plant include ornamental planting in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as an ingredient in traditional herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutenbergia polytrichotoma is a small, yellow-orange flower head that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma is a perennial plant native to South America. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Gutenbergia polytrichotoma
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma is native to the Mediterranean region.
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia polytrichotoma?
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma
What type of plant is Gutenbergia polytrichotoma?
It is an herb
Where does Gutenbergia polytrichotoma grow?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-115699: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.