Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 241 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072789
Common Names
- Climbing Daisy
- Climbing Daisy Bush
- Climbing Daisy Plant
Synonyms
- Vernonia exsertiflora Baker [unknown]
- Vernonia sphaerocalyx O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Vernonia kreismanni Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]
- Vernonia exsertiflora tenuicalyx G.V.Pope [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum (also called Exserted-flowered gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum is a medicinal plant that is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum is a yellow-green disc floret with a white or yellowish corolla. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum?
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum?
Exserted-flowered Gymnanthemum
What is the family of Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum?
Asteraceae
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,