Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gunnii
ID:
4178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(5): 426 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003507



Common Names

  • Pappochroma gunnii
  • Gunn's Pappochroma
  • Gunn's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Lagenopappus gunnii (Hook.f.) G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Erigeron pappocromus gunnii (Hook.f.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Erigeron gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Pappochroma gunnii (also called Gunn's Pappochroma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pappochroma gunnii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappochroma gunnii is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are pale green, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappochroma gunnii is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pappochroma gunnii

Pappochroma gunnii is native to Australia.

Pappochroma gunnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappochroma gunnii?

Pappochroma gunnii

What is the common name of Pappochroma gunnii?

Gunn's Pappochroma

What is the natural habitat of Pappochroma gunnii?

Mountainous regions of South America

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979527-1: Based on the initial data import