Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 437 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129414
Common Names
- Gongylolepis fruticosa
- Shrubby Senecio
- Senecio fruticosus
Description
Gongylolepis fruticosa (also called Fruticose Gongylolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongylolepis fruticosa is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis fruticosa is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Gongylolepis fruticosa
Gongylolepis fruticosa is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Gongylolepis fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis fruticosa?
Gongylolepis fruticosa
What is the common name of Gongylolepis fruticosa?
Shrubby Gongylolepis
What is the natural habitat of Gongylolepis fruticosa?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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,