Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aristeg., Maguire & Steyerm.) V.M.Badillo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 46: 8 (1988): (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044833
Common Names
- Gongylolepis jauaensis
- Jaua Gongylolepis
- Gongylolepis Jauaensis
Description
Gongylolepis jauaensis (also called Gongylolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small plant, with a height of up to 40 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis jauaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongylolepis jauaensis is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis jauaensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by adding organic matter and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Gongylolepis jauaensis
Gongylolepis jauaensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Venezuela.
Gongylolepis jauaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Gongylolepis jauaensis
What is the family of Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Jauaensis' Gongylolepis
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,