Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
10357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(2-3, Beibl. 111): 86 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009686



Common Names

  • Gynoxys
  • Nitida
  • Mountain Cat's-ear


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Description

Gynoxys nitida (also called Shiny Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys nitida has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys nitida is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Gynoxys nitida

Gynoxys nitida can be found in South America, primarily in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Gynoxys nitida FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys nitida?

Gynoxys nitida is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Gynoxys nitida?

Gynoxys nitida has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

What is the growth habit of Gynoxys nitida?

Gynoxys nitida is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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

IPNI record: 211070-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001328593
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Originally associated with wfo-0001328593
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211070-1: Based on the initial data import