Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chagalensis
ID:
19203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 630 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018532



Common Names

  • Gynoxys Chagalensis
  • Chagalensis Gynoxys
  • Chagalensis Wooly-daisy


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Description

Gynoxys chagalensis (also called Chagal gynoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with low humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys chagalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gynoxys chagalensis is yellow, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys chagalensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Gynoxys chagalensis

Gynoxys chagalensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Gynoxys chagalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys chagalensis?

Gynoxys chagalensis

What is the common name of Gynoxys chagalensis?

Chagal's gynoxys

What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys chagalensis?

Dry, open woods and thickets in Mexico and Central 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,