Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
135367

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 53: 28 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134696



Common Names

  • Bolivian Gynoxys
  • Gynoxys
  • Bolivian Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Liabum bolivianum Klatt [unknown]

Description

Gynoxys boliviana (also called Bolivian Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Bolivia and Peru. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 10-20 cm, with small, white flowers. It is found in montane forests, grasslands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys boliviana has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys boliviana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to Bolivia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Gynoxys boliviana

Gynoxys boliviana is native to Bolivia and Peru. It can be found in montane forests and along riverbanks.

Gynoxys boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys boliviana?

Gynoxys boliviana

What type of plant is Gynoxys boliviana?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Gynoxys boliviana native to?

It is native to Bolivia.

Species in the Gynoxys genus

Gynoxys chimborazensis, Gynoxys trianae, Gynoxys stuebelii, Gynoxys callacallana, Gynoxys pachyphylla, Gynoxys henrici, Gynoxys miniphylla, Gynoxys infralanata, Gynoxys woytkowslxii, Gynoxys cutervensis, Gynoxys nitida, Gynoxys apollinaris, Gynoxys ferreyrae, Gynoxys leiotheca, Gynoxys capituliparva, Gynoxys tablaensis, Gynoxys fuliginosa, Gynoxys chagalensis, Gynoxys longifolia, Gynoxys florulenta, Gynoxys colanensis, Gynoxys pendula, Gynoxys vacana, Gynoxys oleifolia, Gynoxys dilloniana, Gynoxys pillahuatensis, Gynoxys weberbaueri, Gynoxys subhirsuta, Gynoxys cruzensis, Gynoxys induta, Gynoxys paramuna, Gynoxys psilophylla, Gynoxys venulosa, Gynoxys calyculisolvens, Gynoxys rimbachii, Gynoxys rusbyi, Gynoxys malcabalensis, Gynoxys chimborazensis, Gynoxys mandonii, Gynoxys foliosa, Gynoxys congestiflora, Gynoxys marcapatana, Gynoxys cochabambensis, Gynoxys frontinoensis, Gynoxys cuicochensis, Gynoxys tolimensis, Gynoxys huasahuasis, Gynoxys sancti-antonii, Gynoxys corazonensis, Gynoxys poggeana,

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-95472: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.