Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chiapasana
ID:
128497

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88815: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.