Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & K.D.Phelps
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 157 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104219
Common Names
- Gongylolepis
- Gongylolepis Paniculata
- Gongylolepis Paniculata Plant
Synonyms
- Gongylolepis paniculata paniculata [unknown]
- Gongylolepis terramarae Steyerm. [unknown]
- Gongylolepis yapacana Maguire [unknown]
Description
Gongylolepis paniculata (also called Panicled Milkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongylolepis paniculata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis paniculata is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, bright location and kept moist until they have germinated.
Where to Find Gongylolepis paniculata
Gongylolepis paniculata is native to Australia and can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Gongylolepis paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis paniculata?
Gongylolepis paniculata
What is the common name of Gongylolepis paniculata?
Panicled Gongylolepis
What is the family of Gongylolepis paniculata?
Asteraceae
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,