Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 2 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061489
Common Names
- Arnicae Gynoxys
- Gynoxys arnicae
- Gynoxys
Description
Gynoxys arnicae (also called Arnica Gynoxys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy habitats and is often found in rainforests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynoxys arnicae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynoxys arnicae is a small, white flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynoxys arnicae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will flower in the summer and the seeds can be collected for propagation in the following year.
Where to Find Gynoxys arnicae
Gynoxys arnicae can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gynoxys arnicae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynoxys arnicae?
Gynoxys arnicae
What is the natural habitat of Gynoxys arnicae?
It is found in dry, open areas in South America.
What is the average height of Gynoxys arnicae?
It typically grows to a height of up to 2 feet.
Species in the Gynoxys genus
Gynoxys chimborazensis,
Gynoxys trianae,
Gynoxys stuebelii,
Gynoxys callacallana,
Gynoxys pachyphylla,
Gynoxys henrici,
Gynoxys miniphylla,
Gynoxys infralanata,
Gynoxys woytkowslxii,
Gynoxys cutervensis,
Gynoxys nitida,
Gynoxys apollinaris,
Gynoxys ferreyrae,
Gynoxys leiotheca,
Gynoxys capituliparva,
Gynoxys tablaensis,
Gynoxys fuliginosa,
Gynoxys chagalensis,
Gynoxys longifolia,
Gynoxys florulenta,
Gynoxys colanensis,
Gynoxys pendula,
Gynoxys vacana,
Gynoxys oleifolia,
Gynoxys dilloniana,
Gynoxys pillahuatensis,
Gynoxys weberbaueri,
Gynoxys subhirsuta,
Gynoxys cruzensis,
Gynoxys induta,
Gynoxys paramuna,
Gynoxys psilophylla,
Gynoxys venulosa,
Gynoxys calyculisolvens,
Gynoxys rimbachii,
Gynoxys rusbyi,
Gynoxys malcabalensis,
Gynoxys chimborazensis,
Gynoxys mandonii,
Gynoxys foliosa,
Gynoxys congestiflora,
Gynoxys marcapatana,
Gynoxys cochabambensis,
Gynoxys frontinoensis,
Gynoxys cuicochensis,
Gynoxys tolimensis,
Gynoxys huasahuasis,
Gynoxys sancti-antonii,
Gynoxys corazonensis,
Gynoxys poggeana,
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,