Status:
valid
Authors:
Canne
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 79(819): 348. 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126662
Common Names
- Galinsoga longipes
- Long-stalked Galinsoga
- Long-stalked Galinsoga Plant
Description
Galinsoga longipes (also called Long-stalked Galinsoga, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galinsoga longipes is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galinsoga longipes has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galinsoga longipes is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Galinsoga longipes
Galinsoga longipes is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Galinsoga longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galinsoga longipes?
Galinsoga longipes
What is the common name of Galinsoga longipes?
Long-stalked galinsoga
What is the natural habitat of Galinsoga longipes?
Grasslands and disturbed habitats
Species in the Galinsoga genus
Galinsoga triradiata,
Galinsoga amboensis,
Galinsoga mollis,
Galinsoga crozierae,
Galinsoga spellenbergii,
Galinsoga unxioides,
Galinsoga subdiscoidea,
Galinsoga caligensis,
Galinsoga boliviensis,
Galinsoga quadriradiata,
Galinsoga longipes,
Galinsoga parviflora,
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,