Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypomalaca
ID:
96561

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 74: 427 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095890



Common Names

  • Gynoxys hypomalaca
  • Softleaf Cinchweed
  • Cinchweed


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Description

Gynoxys hypomalaca (also called 'Soft-Leaf Cankerweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys hypomalaca is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and fevers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys hypomalaca has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys hypomalaca is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gynoxys hypomalaca

Gynoxys hypomalaca is native to Peru and can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of the country.

Gynoxys hypomalaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys hypomalaca?

Gynoxys hypomalaca

What is the family of Gynoxys hypomalaca?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Gynoxys hypomalaca?

Softleaf Gynoxys

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-52055: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.