Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Díaz) Pruski & S.Díaz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 3: 285 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011867
Common Names
- Cortesii
- Gongylolepis cortesii
- Cortesii
Description
Gongylolepis cortesii (also called Cortes' Gongylolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis cortesii is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild flavor and is high in vitamins and minerals. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylolepis cortesii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis cortesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gongylolepis cortesii
Gongylolepis cortesii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrub habitats.
Gongylolepis cortesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis cortesii?
Gongylolepis cortesii
What is the common name of Gongylolepis cortesii?
Cortes' Gongylolepis
Where is Gongylolepis cortesii native to?
Mexico and Central America
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,