Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grammatoglossa
ID:
120575

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 580 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119904



Common Names

  • Grammatoglossa Viguiera
  • Grammatoglossa Daisy
  • Grammatoglossa Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Viguiera grammatoglossa grammatoglossa [unknown]

Description

Viguiera grammatoglossa (also called Grammatoglossa Viguiera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera grammatoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viguiera grammatoglossa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are black and oval in shape. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera grammatoglossa is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors once they have germinated.

Where to Find Viguiera grammatoglossa

Viguiera grammatoglossa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Viguiera grammatoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera grammatoglossa?

Viguiera grammatoglossa

What is the common name of Viguiera grammatoglossa?

Tongueleaf Viguiera

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera grammatoglossa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Viguiera genus

Viguiera benzorium, Viguiera dentata, Viguiera hassleriana, Viguiera mima, Viguiera orientalis, Viguiera simulans, Viguiera truxillensis, Viguiera pinnatilobata, Viguiera tepoxtlensis, Viguiera anchusaefolia, Viguiera parkinsonii, Viguiera santacatarinense, Viguiera ensifolia, Viguiera aspiliodies, Viguiera cornifolia, Viguiera spooneri, Viguiera leptodonta, Viguiera hypochlora, Viguiera reyrobinsonii, Viguiera flava, Viguiera drymonia, Viguiera funkiae, Viguiera paranensis, Viguiera latibracteata, Viguiera weberbaueri, Viguiera grammatoglossa, Viguiera szyszylowiczii, Viguiera pazensis, Viguiera corumbensis, Viguiera revoluta, Viguiera oligantha, Viguiera megapotamica, Viguiera davilae, Viguiera goebelii, Viguiera buddleiiformis, Viguiera maculata, Viguiera sultepecana, Viguiera microphylla, Viguiera paneroana, Viguiera moreliana,

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,