Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
19625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 458 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018954



Common Names

  • Gypseous Crassipes
  • Gypseous Moss
  • Gypseous Lichen


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Description

Gyptis crassipes (also called Giant Gyptis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 1.5 m and has white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gyptis crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyptis crassipes has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyptis crassipes is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Gyptis crassipes

Gyptis crassipes is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Gyptis crassipes FAQ

What are the common names of Gyptis crassipes?

Water-willow, Water Willow

What is the optimal growing environment for Gyptis crassipes?

Gyptis crassipes prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Gyptis crassipes?

Gyptis crassipes typically grows to be about 6-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.

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-118325: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.