Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 159 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098413
Common Names
- Huachamacari Gongylolepis
- Huachamacari Flower
- Huachamacari Daisy
Synonyms
- Gongylolepis huachamacari huachamacari [unknown]
- Gongylolepis huachamacari neblinensis Maguire & Wurdack [unknown]
Description
Gongylolepis huachamacari (also called Gongylolepis huachamacari, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in fine hairs. It grows in wet, open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis huachamacari is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongylolepis huachamacari has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis huachamacari is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently to avoid overwatering. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Gongylolepis huachamacari
Gongylolepis huachamacari can be found in Peru.
Gongylolepis huachamacari FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis huachamacari?
Gongylolepis huachamacari
What is the common name of Gongylolepis huachamacari?
Huachamacari Daisy
Where is Gongylolepis huachamacari found?
It is found in the tropical forests of South 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,