Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wurdack) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 303 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095045
Common Names
- Guayania
- Guayania Penninervata
- Guayania Penninervata Plant
Description
Guayania penninervata (also called Guayania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Guayania penninervata is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guayania penninervata is a yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guayania penninervata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. When propagating from seeds, sow them in spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take the cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Guayania penninervata
Guayania penninervata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Guayania penninervata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guayania penninervata?
Guayania penninervata
What is the common name of Guayania penninervata?
Featherleaf Guayania
What type of plant is Guayania penninervata?
Perennial
Species in the Guayania genus
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,