Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnoxiphium
ID:
131120

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts ii. (1852) 160

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130449



Common Names

  • Wilkes' Ilima
  • Wilkes' Ilima Bush
  • Wilkes' Ilima Plant


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Synonyms

  • Argyroxiphium gymnoxiphium (A.Gray) D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium (also called Wilkes' Wilkesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands. It has a rosette of leaves and a yellow flower head. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall. Division can be done in the spring or fall as well.

Where to Find Wilkesia gymnoxiphium

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilkesia gymnoxiphium?

Wilkesia gymnoxiphium

What is the common name of Wilkesia gymnoxiphium?

Gymnoxiphium Wilkesia

What is the family of Wilkesia gymnoxiphium?

Asteraceae

Species in the Wilkesia genus

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-91346: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.