Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 336 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021787
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum
- Bolleanum
- Gymnanthemum Bolleanum
Synonyms
- Vernonia caboverdeana Lobin [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum bolleanum (also called Bolle's Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum bolleanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as nausea and vomiting.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum bolleanum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum bolleanum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum bolleanum
Gymnanthemum bolleanum is native to the western United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.
Gymnanthemum bolleanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum bolleanum?
Gymnanthemum bolleanum
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum bolleanum?
Bolle's Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthemum bolleanum?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,