Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littlei
ID:
84252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 242 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083581



Common Names

  • Gynoxys littlei
  • Little's Gynoxys
  • Chuquiragua


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Description

Gynoxys littlei (also called Little's Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys littlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynoxys littlei is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys littlei is a perennial herb that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Gynoxys littlei

Gynoxys littlei is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Gynoxys littlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys littlei?

Gynoxys littlei

What is the common name of Gynoxys littlei?

Little's Gynoxys

What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys littlei?

Gynoxys littlei is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

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-4006: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.