Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliolosa
ID:
83464

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 108 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082793

Common Names

  • Gochnatia foliolosa
  • Foliolose Gochnatia
  • Foliated Gochnatia

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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia litoralis Phil. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia rigida D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia integerrima Phil. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia cuspidata Phil. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia fascicularis D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia foliolosa foliolosa [unknown]
  • Gochnatia australis Phil. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia berteroana Phil. [unknown]
  • Gochnatia racemosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Pentaphorus foliolosus D.Don [unknown]
  • Gochnatia laxiflora Phil. [unknown]
  • Pentaphorus pyrifolius D.Don [unknown]
  • Gochnatia pyrifolia D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Pentaphorus fascicularis D.Don [unknown]

Description

Gochnatia foliolosa (also called Foliolose Gochnatia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grey-green leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gochnatia foliolosa is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gochnatia foliolosa var. fascicularis (D.Don) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gochnatia foliolosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, with the first leaves being spoon-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gochnatia foliolosa is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gochnatia foliolosa

Gochnatia foliolosa is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Gochnatia foliolosa FAQ

What is the growth habit of Gochnatia foliolosa?

Gochnatia foliolosa is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What type of soil does Gochnatia foliolosa prefer?

Gochnatia foliolosa prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the hardiness zone for Gochnatia foliolosa?

Gochnatia foliolosa is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

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-39294: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.