Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
121716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 60 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121045

Common Names

  • Bolivian Grindelia
  • Gumweed
  • Tarweed

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Description

Grindelia boliviana (also called Bolivian Gumweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m and has a hairy stem with grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia boliviana is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grindelia boliviana has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia boliviana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in the spring. The divisions should be planted in the same soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Grindelia boliviana

Grindelia boliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Cochabamba, La Paz, and Santa Cruz.

Grindelia boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia boliviana?

Grindelia boliviana

What is the common name of Grindelia boliviana?

Bolivian Gumweed

What is the natural habitat of Grindelia boliviana?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.

Species in the Grindelia genus

Grindelia scorzonerifolia, Grindelia nelsonii, Grindelia adenodonta, Grindelia lanceolata, Grindelia orientalis, Grindelia oaxacana, Grindelia subdecurrens, Grindelia mendocina, Grindelia vetimontis, Grindelia rupestris, Grindelia tenella, Grindelia sublanuginosa, Grindelia tarapacana, Grindelia coronensis, Grindelia pusilla, Grindelia pulchella, Grindelia chacoensis, Grindelia globularifolia, Grindelia anethifolia, Grindelia chiloensis, Grindelia decumbens, Grindelia puberula, Grindelia arizonica, Grindelia ventanensis, Grindelia hirsutula, Grindelia patagonica, Grindelia robinsonii, Grindelia subalpina, Grindelia fraxinipratensis, Grindelia inuloides, Grindelia greenmanii, Grindelia ragonesei, Grindelia ciliata, Grindelia oxylepis, Grindelia macvaughii, Grindelia turneri, Grindelia scabra, Grindelia aegialitis, Grindelia buphthalmoides, Grindelia havardii, Grindelia linearifolia, Grindelia cabrerae, Grindelia prostrata, Grindelia villarrealii, Grindelia oolepis, Grindelia boliviana, Grindelia pygmaea, Grindelia howellii, Grindelia confusa, Grindelia obovatifolia,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82279: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.