Garciadelia castilloae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castilloae
ID:
921462
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jestrow & Jiménez Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1812 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920797
Common Names
- Garciadelia castilloae
- Castilloae Grass
- G. castilloae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Garciadelia castilloae (also called Castillo's Garciadelia, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, up to 1 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Garciadelia castilloae is used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garciadelia castilloae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Garciadelia castilloae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Garciadelia castilloae
Garciadelia castilloae is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Species in the Garciadelia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466330: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Jiménez Rodríguez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiménez Rodr.' in the authors string.
Brett Jestrow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jestrow' in the authors string.