Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 240 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039191
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum andrangovalense
- Andrangovalense Gymnanthemum
- Andrangovalense Daisy-bush
Synonyms
- Vernonia andrangovalensis Humbert [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense (also called Andrangovalense Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense has yellow flowers with 8-10 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum andrangovalense
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum andrangovalense?
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense
What is the growth habit of Gymnanthemum andrangovalense?
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense is an annual herb with a single stem.
What is the native range of Gymnanthemum andrangovalense?
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense is native to Madagascar.
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,