Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 920 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063574
Common Names
- Solanecio gymnocarpus
- Solanecio Gymnocarpus
- Solanecio Gymnocarpus
Description
Solanecio gymnocarpus (also called Gymnocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solanecio gymnocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanecio gymnocarpus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanecio gymnocarpus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Solanecio gymnocarpus
Solanecio gymnocarpus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Solanecio gymnocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanecio gymnocarpus?
Solanecio gymnocarpus
What is the common name of Solanecio gymnocarpus?
Hairy Bitterweed
What type of plant is Solanecio gymnocarpus?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Solanecio genus
Solanecio nandensis,
Solanecio angulata,
Solanecio gigas,
Solanecio mirabilis,
Solanecio harennensis,
Solanecio gynuroides,
Solanecio mannii,
Solanecio biafrae,
Solanecio angulatus,
Solanecio epidendricus,
Solanecio tuberosus,
Solanecio gymnocarpus,
Solanecio goetzei,
Solanecio cydoniifolius,
Solanecio lainzii,
Solanecio buchwaldii,
Solanecio kanzibiensis,
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,