Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
in Gedenkb. 4(Jubelf. Buchdr.): 120, t. 4. 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044149
Common Names
- Rueppell's Groundsel
- Rueppell's Ragwort
- Rueppell's Senecio
Synonyms
- Ethulia rueppellii Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Gutenbergia elgonensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
- Gutenbergia abyssinica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Gutenbergia rueppellii rueppellii [unknown]
- Gutenbergia oppositifolia O.Hoffm. & Muschl. [unknown]
- Gutenbergia arenarioides Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Gutenbergia rueppellii (also called Rueppell's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, the Middle East, and western Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia rueppellii is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, stomach ache, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gutenbergia rueppellii var. fischeri (R.E.Fr.) C.Jeffrey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutenbergia rueppellii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia rueppellii is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It has daisy-like yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Gutenbergia rueppellii
Gutenbergia rueppellii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Gutenbergia rueppellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia rueppellii?
Gutenbergia rueppellii
What is the common name of Gutenbergia rueppellii?
Rueppell's Gutenbergia
What is the habitat of Gutenbergia rueppellii?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Gutenbergia genus
Gutenbergia westii,
Gutenbergia benguelensis,
Gutenbergia longipedicellata,
Gutenbergia somalensis,
Gutenbergia kassneri,
Gutenbergia mweroensis,
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma,
Gutenbergia pembensis,
Gutenbergia petersii,
Gutenbergia spermacoceoides,
Gutenbergia eylesii,
Gutenbergia pubescens,
Gutenbergia gracilis,
Gutenbergia polycephala,
Gutenbergia adenocarpa,
Gutenbergia boranensis,
Gutenbergia gilbertii,
Gutenbergia rueppellii,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
Gutenbergia trifolia,
Gutenbergia gossweileri,
Gutenbergia leiocarpa,
Gutenbergia babatiensis,
Gutenbergia fruticosa,
Gutenbergia pumila,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
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,