Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amygdalinum
ID:
96782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 948 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096111



Common Names

  • Gymnanthemum
  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Mountain Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia vogeliana Benth. [unknown]
  • Vernonia adenosticta Fenzl ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Keringa amygdalina Raf. [unknown]
  • Vernonia condensata Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia weisseana Muschl. [unknown]
  • Vernonia giorgii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Vernonia condensata Baker. [deprecated]
  • Vernonia amygdalina Del. [unknown]
  • Vernonanthura condensata (Baker) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Bracheilema paniculatum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Vernonia amygdalina Delile [unknown]
  • Cheliusia abyssinica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthemum abyssinicum Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Vernonanthura condensata Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia randii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vernonia eritreana Klatt [unknown]
  • Vernonia bahiensis Toledo [unknown]
  • Cacalia amygdalina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Decaneurum amygdalinum DC. [unknown]

Description

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (also called Bitter Almond, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum is an edible plant that can be used to make salads, teas, and soups. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas and along roadsides.

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum?

Gymnanthemum amygdalinum

What is the common name of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum?

Mountain Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum?

Mountain Laurel is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Species in the Gymnanthemum genus

Gymnanthemum baronii, Gymnanthemum pectiniforme, Gymnanthemum bolleanum, Gymnanthemum louvelii, Gymnanthemum pectorale, Gymnanthemum chapelieri, Gymnanthemum urticifolium, Gymnanthemum crataegifolium, Gymnanthemum bellinghamii, Gymnanthemum andrangovalense, Gymnanthemum thomsonianum, Gymnanthemum humblotii, Gymnanthemum fimbrilliferum, Gymnanthemum delapsum, Gymnanthemum antanalum, Gymnanthemum baillonii, Gymnanthemum rubicundum, Gymnanthemum hispidulum, Gymnanthemum auriculiferum, Gymnanthemum platylepis, Gymnanthemum corymbosum, Gymnanthemum exsertum, Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum, Gymnanthemum mespilifolium, Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens, Gymnanthemum rueppellii, Gymnanthemum dissolutum, Gymnanthemum myrianthum, Gymnanthemum pleistanthum, Gymnanthemum amygdalinum, Gymnanthemum extensum, Gymnanthemum coursii, Gymnanthemum triflorum, Gymnanthemum appendiculatum, Gymnanthemum glaberrimum, Gymnanthemum koekemoerae, Gymnanthemum capense,

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-52262: Based on the initial data import
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.