Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 160 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123445
Common Names
- Gymnolaena
- Oaxacana
- Oaxacan Gymnolaena
Synonyms
- Dyssodia oaxacana Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Gymnolaena oaxacana (also called Oaxaca Gymnolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnolaena oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnolaena oaxacana is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnolaena oaxacana is a perennial herb with a short taproot. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. The seedlings should be thinned out to about 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring.
Where to Find Gymnolaena oaxacana
Gymnolaena oaxacana is native to Oaxaca, Mexico. It can be found in the wild in this region.
Gymnolaena oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnolaena oaxacana?
Gymnolaena oaxacana
What is the common name of Gymnolaena oaxacana?
Oaxacan gymnolaena
What type of plant is Gymnolaena oaxacana?
Perennial herb
Species in the Gymnolaena genus
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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,