Gymnocoronis spilanthoides
Costata, Senegal Tea Plant
Other regional names: Senegal Teaplant +1 more
- Senegal Teaplant
- Templeplant
Also known as: Adenostemma gymnocoronis Sch.Bip. ex Baker +5 more
- Adenostemma gymnocoronis Sch.Bip. ex Baker
- Alomia spilanthoides D.Don ex Hook.
- Gymnocoronis attenuata DC.
- Gymnocoronis spilanthoides subsp. attenuata (DC.) Baker
- Gymnocoronis spilanthoides var. attenuata (DC.) Baker
- Piqueria attenuata (DC.) Gardner
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte or subshrub.
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Gymnocoronis spilanthoides (commonly known as Costata or Senegal tea plant) is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Netherlands, New South Wales, Queensland, Taiwan, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms