Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancti-antonii
ID:
44584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 9 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043913



Common Names

  • Gynoxys sancti-antonii
  • St. Anthony's Gynoxys
  • Sancti-antonii Gynoxys


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Synonyms

  • Gynoxys sancti-antonii sancti-antonii [unknown]

Description

Gynoxys sancti-antonii (also called Saint Anthony's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white-woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in rocky, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynoxys sancti-antonii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynoxys sancti-antonii is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynoxys sancti-antonii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by cuttings of established plants.

Where to Find Gynoxys sancti-antonii

Gynoxys sancti-antonii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gynoxys sancti-antonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynoxys sancti-antonii?

Gynoxys sancti-antonii

What type of plant is Gynoxys sancti-antonii?

It is a shrub

Where is Gynoxys sancti-antonii found?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru

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-142480: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.