Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pembensis
ID:
19617

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 40: 339 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018946

Common Names

  • Gutenbergia Pembensis
  • Pemba Gutenbergia
  • Gutenbergia

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Description

Gutenbergia pembensis (also called Pemba daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gutenbergia pembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutenbergia pembensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutenbergia pembensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Gutenbergia pembensis

Gutenbergia pembensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, sandy soils, such as along the edges of rivers and streams.

Gutenbergia pembensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia pembensis?

Gutenbergia pembensis

What are the common names of Gutenbergia pembensis?

Pemba gutenbergia

Where does Gutenbergia pembensis grow?

Gutenbergia pembensis is native to Tanzania

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,

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