Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017191
Common Names
- Guardiola rotundiflora
- Round-flowered Guardiola
- Round-flowered False-mallow
Description
Guardiola rotundiflora (also called Round-flowered Guardiola, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, round leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola rotundiflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guardiola rotundiflora is a small yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guardiola rotundiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Guardiola rotundiflora
Guardiola rotundiflora is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Guardiola rotundiflora FAQ
What type of plant is Guardiola rotundiflora?
Guardiola rotundiflora is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where does Guardiola rotundiflora grow?
Guardiola rotundiflora is native to Mexico.
What is the scientific name for Guardiola rotundiflora?
The scientific name for Guardiola rotundiflora is Guardiola rotundiflora.
Species in the Guardiola genus
Guardiola pappifera,
Guardiola rotundiflora,
Guardiola rotundifolia,
Guardiola palmeri,
Guardiola arguta,
Guardiola mexicana,
Guardiola odontophylla,
Guardiola rosei,
Guardiola platyphylla,
Guardiola tulocarpus,
Guardiola carinata,
Guardiola stenodonta,
Guardiola thompsonii,
Guardiola mexicana,
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,