Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 6 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064266
Common Names
- Gynoxys subcinerea
- Woolly Gynoxys
- Woolly Stickleaf
Description
Gynoxys subcinerea (also called Grey Gynoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herb found in South America. It has grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys subcinerea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynoxys subcinerea has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal cluster of three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys subcinerea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the late spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Gynoxys subcinerea
Gynoxys subcinerea is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the high altitude grasslands and shrublands of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Gynoxys subcinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys subcinerea?
Gynoxys subcinerea
What is the common name of Gynoxys subcinerea?
Grey gynoxys
What is the habitat of Gynoxys subcinerea?
Dry grassland and scrub
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,