Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 184 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002822
Common Names
- Gynoxys pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Gynoxys
- Gynoxys
Description
Gynoxys pachyphylla (also called 'Woolly Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys pachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynoxys pachyphylla is a small yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys pachyphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gynoxys pachyphylla
Gynoxys pachyphylla is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the high-altitude grasslands of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Gynoxys pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys pachyphylla?
Gynoxys pachyphylla
What is the common name of Gynoxys pachyphylla?
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What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys pachyphylla?
Gynoxys pachyphylla is native to the Andes Mountains in South America
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,