Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Hossain & Al-Taey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42(1): 41 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043382
Common Names
- Gundelia rosea
- Rose Gundelia
- Pink Gundelia
Description
Gundelia rosea (also called Rose Gundelia, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gundelia rosea is used as a food source and has medicinal properties. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gundelia rosea is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a long, thin petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gundelia rosea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Gundelia rosea
Gundelia rosea is native to the Middle East and can be found in Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Gundelia rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gundelia rosea?
Gundelia rosea
What is the common name of Gundelia rosea?
Rosea
What is the family of Gundelia rosea?
Asteraceae
Species in the Gundelia genus
Gundelia tournefortii,
Gundelia rosea,
Gundelia armeniaca,
Gundelia dersim,
Gundelia munzuriensis,
Gundelia vitekii,
Gundelia komagenensis,
Gundelia colemerikensis,
Gundelia cilicica,
Gundelia anatolica,
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
R.A. Al-Taey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Taey' in the authors string.