Gymnanthemum pectorale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectorale
ID:
25130
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 242 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024459
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum
- Gymnanthemum Pectorale
- Pectoral Gymnanthemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnanthemum pectorale (also called Pectoral gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small yellow flowers and grows in moist grasslands and in the crevices of rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum pectorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other insects, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum pectorale has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum pectorale is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the root clump or by cuttings.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum pectorale
Gymnanthemum pectorale can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Gymnanthemum pectorale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum pectorale?
Gymnanthemum pectorale
What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthemum pectorale?
It is native to the southeastern United States, including Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
What are the medicinal uses of Gymnanthemum pectorale?
It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and infections.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123635: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.