Status:
valid
Authors:
(Welw. ex O.Hoffm.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 241 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134063
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum Glaberrimum
- Gymnanthemum
- Glaberrimum
Synonyms
- Vernonia hensii Klatt [unknown]
- Vernonia glaberrima Welw. ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Vernonia mashonica N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum (also called Smooth Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum glaberrimum
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky or sandy soils in coastal areas.
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum glaberrimum?
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum glaberrimum?
Smooth Gymnanthemum
What is the family of Gymnanthemum glaberrimum?
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,