Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
93031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 48: 455 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092360



Common Names

  • Gynoxys Laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Gynoxys
  • Laurel Gynoxys


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Synonyms

  • Senecio laurifolius Kunth [unknown]

Description

Gynoxys laurifolia (also called laurifolia gyneoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and several stems with several lateral branches. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys laurifolia has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys laurifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Gynoxys laurifolia

Gynoxys laurifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Gynoxys laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys laurifolia?

Gynoxys laurifolia

What is the common name of Gynoxys laurifolia?

Laurel-leaved gynoxys

What is the habitat of Gynoxys laurifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile

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-48605: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.