Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Herrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Peruana Bot. 8(1-2): 37 (1980) (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045830
Common Names
- Cerrateana Gynoxys
- Cerrateana Cat's Claw
- Cerrateana Gynoxys
Description
Gynoxys cerrateana (also called Cerrate Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Peru. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils, usually near water, and is often found in wet meadows, marshes and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys cerrateana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynoxys cerrateana is a small yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys cerrateana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a shallow container and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a few inches in height. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Gynoxys cerrateana
Gynoxys cerrateana can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, primarily in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Gynoxys cerrateana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys cerrateana?
Gynoxys cerrateana
What is the common name of Gynoxys cerrateana?
Cerrate Gynoxys
What are the medicinal uses of Gynoxys cerrateana?
It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin conditions.
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,