Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 159 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138298
Common Names
- Paru's Gongylolepis
- Gongylolepis
- Paru's Daisy
Description
Gongylolepis paruana (also called Paru's star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and covered in soft hairs. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gongylolepis paruana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its foliage is used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gongylolepis paruana is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongylolepis paruana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gongylolepis paruana
Gongylolepis paruana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Gongylolepis paruana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongylolepis paruana?
Gongylolepis paruana
What is the common name of Gongylolepis paruana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Gongylolepis paruana?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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,