Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 243 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074433
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum
- Gymnanthemum
- Gymnanthemum
Synonyms
- Vernonia subcrassulescens Humbert [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens (also called Subcranial Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens?
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens
What type of plant is Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens?
Herb
Where is Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens found?
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,