Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexopedes
ID:
87584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 13 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086913



Common Names

  • Gynoxys flexopedes
  • Flexible-peduncled Gynoxys
  • Flexible-peduncled Gynoxys


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Description

Gynoxys flexopedes (also called Flexible Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the temperate regions of South America. It has ovate leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a dull underside. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as temperate forests and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys flexopedes is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys flexopedes has yellow-orange flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys flexopedes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gynoxys flexopedes

Gynoxys flexopedes is native to Peru and is found in the Andes Mountains.

Gynoxys flexopedes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys flexopedes?

Gynoxys flexopedes

What is the common name of Gynoxys flexopedes?

Flexible-pedicel Gynoxys

What type of plant is Gynoxys flexopedes?

Herbaceous perennial

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-43294: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.