Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 242 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022755
Common Names
- Louvel's Gymnanthemum
- Louvel's Daisy
- Louvel's Flower
Description
Gymnanthemum louvelii (also called Louvel's Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum louvelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum louvelii has small yellow flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Madhuca heynei is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach up to 30 m in height. Its leaves are dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm and humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum louvelii
Gymnanthemum louvelii can be found in the Caribbean region, Central America, and South America.
Gymnanthemum louvelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca heynei?
Madhuca heynei
What is the common name of Madhuca heynei?
Heyne's mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Madhuca heynei?
Madhuca heynei is found in lowland rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
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,