Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 306 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011307
Common Names
- Grazielia gaudichaudeana
- Gaudichaud's Grazielia
- Gaudichaud's Daisy
Description
Grazielia gaudichaudeana (also called Gaudichaud's Grazielia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a simple stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-5 cm. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Grazielia gaudichaudeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grazielia gaudichaudeana has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grazielia gaudichaudeana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Grazielia gaudichaudeana
Grazielia gaudichaudeana is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Grazielia gaudichaudeana FAQ
What type of plant is Grazielia gaudichaudeana?
Grazielia gaudichaudeana is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Grazielia gaudichaudeana grow?
Grazielia gaudichaudeana grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the scientific classification of Grazielia gaudichaudeana?
Grazielia gaudichaudeana belongs to the family Asteraceae.
Species in the Grazielia genus
Grazielia mollicoma,
Grazielia gaudichaudeana,
Grazielia bishopii,
Grazielia intermedia,
Grazielia coriacea,
Grazielia brevipetiolata,
Grazielia dimorpholepis,
Grazielia mollissima,
Grazielia nummularia,
Grazielia serrata,
Grazielia schultzii,
Grazielia multifida,
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,