Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 415 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125717
Common Names
- Gynoxys
- Gynoxys Jaramilloi
- Gynoxys Cajamarcensis
Description
Gynoxys jaramilloi (also called Jaramillo's Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and grows in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys jaramilloi has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye and in cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynoxys jaramilloi has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys jaramilloi is a slow-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 6-8 weeks.
Where to Find Gynoxys jaramilloi
Gynoxys jaramilloi is native to Ecuador. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and along streams. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Gynoxys jaramilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys jaramilloi?
Gynoxys jaramilloi
What is the common name of Gynoxys jaramilloi?
Jaramillo's Gynoxys
What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys jaramilloi?
Dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands
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,