Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
alpina
ID:
694729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. ex Less.) H.V.Hansen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 12: 65 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694062



Common Names

  • Gamocarpha alpina
  • Alpine Gamocarpha
  • Gamocarpha Alpine


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Synonyms

  • Boopis alpina Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Gamocarpha poeppigii DC. [unknown]
  • Gamocarpha poeppigii angustifolia Reiche [unknown]
  • Boopis alpina Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Boopis angustifolia Phil. [unknown]

Description

Gamocarpha alpina (also called Gamocarpha, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gamocarpha alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamocarpha alpina is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamocarpha alpina is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Gamocarpha alpina

Gamocarpha alpina is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Gamocarpha alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gamocarpha alpina?

Gamocarpha alpina

What is the common name of Gamocarpha alpina?

Alpine Gamocarpha

What is the natural habitat of Gamocarpha alpina?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Calyceraceae family

Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2816599: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Hans Vilhelm Hansen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.V.Hansen' in the authors string.