Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costihirsuta
ID:
86929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086258



Common Names

  • Gynoxys costihirsuta
  • Coyote Tobacco
  • Costi's Gynoxys


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Description

Gynoxys costihirsuta (also called Hairy Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Andes Mountains and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys costihirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynoxys costihirsuta is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys costihirsuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Gynoxys costihirsuta

Gynoxys costihirsuta is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.

Gynoxys costihirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys costihirsuta?

Gynoxys costihirsuta

What are the common names of Gynoxys costihirsuta?

Costa Rican mountain daisy, costihirsuta daisy

What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys costihirsuta?

Gynoxys costihirsuta is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and is found in dry forests, open woodlands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft).

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-42637: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.