Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 29: 37 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041303
Common Names
- Tolima Gynoxys
- Tolima's Gynoxys
- Tolima's Rayless Gynoxys
Description
Gynoxys tolimensis (also called Tolima Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It grows in open areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and hairy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys tolimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynoxys tolimensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys tolimensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Gynoxys tolimensis
Gynoxys tolimensis is native to the Andes mountains of Colombia.
Gynoxys tolimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys tolimensis?
Gynoxys tolimensis
What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys tolimensis?
It is native to the Andean mountain range of Colombia
What are the characteristics of Gynoxys tolimensis?
It is a shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves
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,