Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 242 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010608
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum pectiniforme
- Pectiniforme Gymnanthemum
- Pectiniforme
Synonyms
- Lysistemma pectiniforme Steetz [unknown]
- Vernonia pectiniformis DC. [unknown]
- Cacalia pectiniformis Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia pectiniformis pectiniformis [unknown]
- Vernonia puncticulata DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia pectiniformis puncticulata (DC.) Grierson [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme (also called Pectinate Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnanthemum pectiniforme is a white, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants may need to be staked or supported to prevent them from falling over. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum pectiniforme
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum pectiniforme?
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum pectiniforme?
Pectinate-leaved mountain-daisy
What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthemum pectiniforme?
Mountain 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,