Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 206 (-207) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094480
Common Names
- Gypsophila Heterotheca
- Gypsophila False Goldenaster
- Gypsophila Heterotheca False Goldenaster
Description
Heterotheca gypsophila (also called Gypsophila Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and the flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca gypsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca gypsophila is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca gypsophila is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Heterotheca gypsophila
Heterotheca gypsophila is native to North America and can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Heterotheca gypsophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca gypsophila?
Heterotheca gypsophila
What are the common names of Heterotheca gypsophila?
Gypsum Heterotheca, Gypsum False Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Heterotheca gypsophila?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris,
Heterotheca stenophylla,
Heterotheca arizonica,
Heterotheca marginata,
Heterotheca pumila,
Heterotheca sierrablancensis,
Heterotheca mexicana,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca jonesii,
Heterotheca polothrix,
Heterotheca inuloides,
Heterotheca sessiliflora,
Heterotheca shevockii,
Heterotheca oregona,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca zionensis,
Heterotheca nitidula,
Heterotheca chihuahuana,
Heterotheca grandiflora,
Heterotheca brandegei,
Heterotheca rutteri,
Heterotheca fulcrata,
Heterotheca gypsophila,
Heterotheca camporum,
Heterotheca monarchensis,
Heterotheca viscida,
Heterotheca canescens,
Heterotheca villosa,
Heterotheca martirensis,
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,