Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 337 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114628
Common Names
- Gymnanthemum
- Gymnanthemum extensum
- Gymnanthemum Daisy
Description
Gymnanthemum extensum (also called Extended Gymnanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with many small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthemum extensum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnanthemum extensum is a white, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthemum extensum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. For division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings and divisions should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Gymnanthemum extensum
Gymnanthemum extensum can be found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Gymnanthemum extensum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthemum extensum?
Gymnanthemum extensum
What is the common name of Gymnanthemum extensum?
Gymnanthemum
What type of plant is Gymnanthemum extensum?
Herb
Species in the Gymnanthemum genus
Gymnanthemum baronii,
Gymnanthemum pectiniforme,
Gymnanthemum bolleanum,
Gymnanthemum louvelii,
Gymnanthemum pectorale,
Gymnanthemum chapelieri,
Gymnanthemum urticifolium,
Gymnanthemum crataegifolium,
Gymnanthemum bellinghamii,
Gymnanthemum andrangovalense,
Gymnanthemum thomsonianum,
Gymnanthemum humblotii,
Gymnanthemum fimbrilliferum,
Gymnanthemum delapsum,
Gymnanthemum antanalum,
Gymnanthemum baillonii,
Gymnanthemum rubicundum,
Gymnanthemum hispidulum,
Gymnanthemum auriculiferum,
Gymnanthemum platylepis,
Gymnanthemum corymbosum,
Gymnanthemum exsertum,
Gymnanthemum exsertiflorum,
Gymnanthemum mespilifolium,
Gymnanthemum subcrassulescens,
Gymnanthemum rueppellii,
Gymnanthemum dissolutum,
Gymnanthemum myrianthum,
Gymnanthemum pleistanthum,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum,
Gymnanthemum extensum,
Gymnanthemum coursii,
Gymnanthemum triflorum,
Gymnanthemum appendiculatum,
Gymnanthemum glaberrimum,
Gymnanthemum koekemoerae,
Gymnanthemum capense,
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,