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                        Common Names
                        
                        - Linearifolia Gymnodiscus
- Linearifolia Gymnodiscus
- Linearifolia Gymnodiscus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gymnodiscus linearifolia (also called Linear-leaf Gymnodiscus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gymnodiscus linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Gymnodiscus linearifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gymnodiscus linearifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. When grown in the garden, it should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. For best results, fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gymnodiscus linearifolia
                        
                            Gymnodiscus linearifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in moist meadows and other moist areas.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        Species in the Gymnodiscus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,