Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callacallana
ID:
2319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 23: 146 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001648



Common Names

  • Callacallana Gynoxys
  • Callacallana Silverbush
  • Callacallana Silverweed


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Description

Gynoxys callacallana (also called Callacallana Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a white midrib. It has yellow flowers with a white center and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys callacallana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys callacallana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a dense, flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys callacallana is a perennial plant that grows in warm climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Gynoxys callacallana

Gynoxys callacallana is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Gynoxys callacallana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys callacallana?

Gynoxys callacallana

What is the common name of Gynoxys callacallana?

Callacallana Gynoxys

What is the habitat of Gynoxys callacallana?

Grasslands and open woodlands of South America

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-101591: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.