Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
114368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notas Fl. Colombia 6: 33, fig. 25. 1944 as Gynoxis

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113697



Common Names

  • Small-leaved Gynoxys
  • Small-leaved Centaury
  • Small-leaved Starwort


Searching for Gynoxys parvifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gynoxys parvifolia (also called 'Small-leaved gynoxys', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynoxys parvifolia has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

Searching for Gynoxys parvifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys parvifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Divide the clumps every two to three years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Gynoxys parvifolia

Gynoxys parvifolia can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Gynoxys parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys parvifolia?

Gynoxys parvifolia

What is the common name of Gynoxys parvifolia?

Small-leaved Gynoxys

What type of plant is Gynoxys parvifolia?

Perennial

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-7489: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.