Status:
valid
Authors:
Schomb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 760 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070016
Common Names
- Gongylolepis Benthamiana
- Bentham's Gongylolepis
- Bentham's Daisy
Description
Gongylolepis benthamiana (also called Bentham's gongylolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylolepis benthamiana has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis benthamiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Gongylolepis benthamiana
Gongylolepis benthamiana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Gongylolepis benthamiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis benthamiana?
Gongylolepis benthamiana
What is the natural habitat of Gongylolepis benthamiana?
It is found in tropical rainforests of South America
What is the size of Gongylolepis benthamiana?
It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m
Species in the Gongylolepis genus
Gongylolepis cortesii,
Gongylolepis pedunculata,
Gongylolepis oblanceolata,
Gongylolepis jauaensis,
Gongylolepis benthamiana,
Gongylolepis erioclada,
Gongylolepis colombiana,
Gongylolepis martiana,
Gongylolepis huachamacari,
Gongylolepis paniculata,
Gongylolepis fruticosa,
Gongylolepis glaberrima,
Gongylolepis bracteata,
Gongylolepis paruana,
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,