Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
27988

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 414, fig. 25 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027317

Common Names

  • Galinsoga mollis
  • Soft Galinsoga
  • Soft Quickweed

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Description

Galinsoga mollis (also called Soft Galinsoga, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, and toothed leaflets. The flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Galinsoga mollis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, colds, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plectranthus circinnatus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galinsoga mollis is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly into the ground or in containers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will flower best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Galinsoga mollis

Galinsoga mollis can be found in North and South America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Galinsoga mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galinsoga mollis?

Galinsoga mollis

What is the common name of Galinsoga mollis?

Soft Galinsoga

What is the natural habitat of Galinsoga mollis?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky areas.

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-126403: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.