Status:
valid
Authors:
Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Sida 3: 112 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127826
Common Names
- Chiapas Gymnolaena
- Gymnolaena chiapasana
- Mexican Gymnolaena
Description
Gymnolaena chiapasana (also called Chiapas Gymnolaena, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist woods, thickets, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnolaena chiapasana is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnolaena chiapasana is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnolaena chiapasana is a perennial herb and is propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Gymnolaena chiapasana
Gymnolaena chiapasana can be found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Guatemala.
Gymnolaena chiapasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnolaena chiapasana?
Gymnolaena chiapasana
What is the natural habitat of Gymnolaena chiapasana?
It is found in moist forests of Mexico and Central America
What are the uses of Gymnolaena chiapasana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
Species in the Gymnolaena genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,