Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake in Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 495 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077747
Common Names
- Gongylolepis erioclada
- Hairy Gongylolepis
- Hairy False Daisy
Description
Gongylolepis erioclada (also called Eriocladus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis erioclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongylolepis erioclada is yellow in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis erioclada is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the rhizomes in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Gongylolepis erioclada
Gongylolepis erioclada is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and dry meadows.
Gongylolepis erioclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis erioclada?
Gongylolepis erioclada
What is the common name of Gongylolepis erioclada?
Woolly-headed sunbonnet
What is the natural habitat of Gongylolepis erioclada?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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,