Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
135019

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake in Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 494 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134348

Common Names

  • Gongylolepis Glaberrima
  • Smooth Gongylolepis
  • Smooth Daisy

Searching for Gongylolepis glaberrima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gongylolepis glaberrima (also called Smooth Gongylolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows up to 0.3 meters tall and is found in dry, open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gongylolepis glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongylolepis glaberrima has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.

Searching for Gongylolepis glaberrima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gongylolepis glaberrima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Gongylolepis glaberrima

Gongylolepis glaberrima is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Gongylolepis glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis glaberrima?

Gongylolepis glaberrima

What is the common name of Gongylolepis glaberrima?

Smooth-leaved rat's tail

Where is Gongylolepis glaberrima native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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-9514: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.