Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 8 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088056
Common Names
- Gynoxys Cusilluyocana
- Cusilluyocana Gynoxys
- Gynoxys Acaulis
Description
Gynoxys cusilluyocana (also called Cusilluyo, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Andes Mountains. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys cusilluyocana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, which can be beneficial for skin health. It is also known to have a calming effect, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynoxys cusilluyocana is a yellow-orange flower head with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys cusilluyocana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Gynoxys cusilluyocana
Gynoxys cusilluyocana is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Gynoxys cusilluyocana FAQ
What is the common name of Gynoxys cusilluyocana?
Cusilluyocana Gynoxys
What is the scientific name of Cusilluyocana Gynoxys?
Gynoxys cusilluyocana
What are the uses of Cusilluyocana Gynoxys?
Cusilluyocana Gynoxys is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
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,