Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17: 71. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067288
Common Names
- Grindelia
- Ragonesei
- Ragonese's Grindelia
Synonyms
- Grindelia scorzonerifolia spathulata Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Grindelia ragonesei (also called Ragonese's Grindelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Grindelia ragonesei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grindelia ragonesei is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grindelia ragonesei is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. It has small yellow flowers and attractive foliage.
Where to Find Grindelia ragonesei
Grindelia ragonesei is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Grindelia ragonesei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grindelia ragonesei?
Grindelia ragonesei
What is the common name of Grindelia ragonesei?
Ragonese's Gumweed
What is the natural habitat of Grindelia ragonesei?
Dry, sandy areas
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,