Gynoxys tomentosissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosissima
ID:
77015
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 23: 149 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076344
Common Names
- Woolly Daisy
- Tomentose Daisy
- Hairy Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gynoxys tomentosissima (also called Woolly Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys tomentosissima is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynoxys tomentosissima is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys tomentosissima is a shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 10 cm long. Plant the cuttings in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Gynoxys tomentosissima
Gynoxys tomentosissima can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Gynoxys tomentosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys tomentosissima?
Gynoxys tomentosissima
What type of plant is Gynoxys tomentosissima?
It is a shrub in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Gynoxys tomentosissima native to?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-33001: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.