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Common Names
- Gymnanthemum baillonii
- Baillon's Gymnanthemum
- Baillon's Daisy
Description
Gymnanthemum baillonii (also called Baillonii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum baillonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum baillonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum baillonii is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum baillonii
Gymnanthemum baillonii is found in the Mediterranean region.
Gymnanthemum baillonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum baillonii?
Gymnanthemum baillonii
What type of plant is Gymnanthemum baillonii?
Herb
What is the habitat of Gymnanthemum baillonii?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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,