Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
52511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 48: 455 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051840



Common Names

  • Buxifolia Groundsel
  • Buxifolia Ragwort
  • Buxifolia Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium bicolor Lam. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio buxifolius Kunth [unknown]
  • Gynoxys buxifolia buxifolia [unknown]

Description

Gynoxys buxifolia (also called 'Boxleaf Gynoxys', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a source of dye for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gynoxys buxifolia are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys buxifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gynoxys buxifolia

Gynoxys buxifolia is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Gynoxys buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys buxifolia?

Gynoxys buxifolia

What is the common name of Gynoxys buxifolia?

Boxleaf Gynoxys

What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys buxifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-150396: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.