Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3(8): 440 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089692
Common Names
- Garuleum woodii
- Wood's Garuleum
- Wood's False Boneset
Description
Garuleum woodii (also called Wood's Garuleum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North and South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Garuleum woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Garuleum woodii is yellow, with a dark center. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garuleum woodii is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, as it can be difficult to propagate from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Once established, Garuleum woodii is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Garuleum woodii
Garuleum woodii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is most commonly found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.
Garuleum woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garuleum woodii?
Garuleum woodii
What is the common name of Garuleum woodii?
Wood's Garuleum
What is the natural habitat of Garuleum woodii?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
Species in the Garuleum 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,