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                        Common Names
                        
                        - Gymnanthemum Rubicundum
- Rubicund Gymnanthemum
- Red Gymnanthemum
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gymnanthemum rubicundum (also called Red Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as open areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gymnanthemum rubicundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Gymnanthemum rubicundum is white, with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gymnanthemum rubicundum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gymnanthemum rubicundum
                        
                            Gymnanthemum rubicundum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Gymnanthemum rubicundum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum rubicundum?
Gymnanthemum rubicundum
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum rubicundum?
Scarlet Gymnanthemum
What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthemum rubicundum?
Gymnanthemum rubicundum is native to South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,