Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
87516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 51. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086845

Common Names

  • Colombian Daisy
  • Gongylolepis
  • Gongylolepis Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Neocaldasia colombiana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Gongylolepis colombiana (also called 'Colombian Gongylolepis' or 'Colombian Gongylolepis Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, wiry stems with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylolepis colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gongylolepis colombiana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongylolepis colombiana is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Gongylolepis colombiana

Gongylolepis colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in wet, tropical areas.

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Asteraceae

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-43227: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.