Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 629 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060333
Common Names
- Gynoxys
- Lehmann's Gynoxys
- Lehmann's Starwort
Description
Gynoxys lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white, daisy-like flower heads and a thick, fleshy taproot. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys lehmannii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynoxys lehmannii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys lehmannii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much supplemental irrigation. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in the fall or spring. Division of the root crown can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Gynoxys lehmannii
Gynoxys lehmannii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Gynoxys lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys lehmannii?
Gynoxys lehmannii
What is the family of Gynoxys lehmannii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Gynoxys lehmannii?
Gynoxys lehmannii is found in dry, rocky hillsides and in disturbed areas.
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,