Galinsoga quadriradiata

Galinsoga quadriradiata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species: G. quadriradiata
Binomial name
Galinsoga quadriradiata
Ruiz & Pav., 1798
Synonyms[1]

Galinsoga quadriradiata is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is known by several common names, including shaggy soldier,[2][3] Peruvian daisy, hairy galinsoga, and fringed quickweed. Its native home is apparently central Mexico, although it has become naturalized in many other places (North and South America, Europe, Japan, Philippines, the northern India, Nepal, etc.).[4][5] Hairy galinsoga is considered a weed throughout its native and introduced range.[6]

Description

Galinsoga quadriradiata is an annual herb which varies in appearance. The main stem reaches anywhere from 10 to 60 centimeters (4-24 inches) in height and may branch or not. The petioled leaves are ovate and serrated are opposite branching, and covered coarse, hispid[7] hairs. G. quadriradiata has a fibrous root system[8]

The small flower heads are up to a centimeter wide (0.4 inches) but typically 2-3mm in diameter and have rounded center filled with many disc florets usually in a shade of bright yellow. There are five white ray florets widely spaced around the center, each an oval shape typically with three crenate teeth at the tip. Both the disk and ray florets are fertile[8] producing a achene with a large pappus.[4][9][5]

As an agricultural weed it can reduce crop yields by up to 50%.[6]

Macro photograph of Galinsoga quadriradiata flower showing ray and disk florets.

References

  1. ↑ The Plant List, Galinsoga quadriradiata Ruiz & Pav.
  2. ↑ "Galinsoga quadriradiata". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  4. 1 2 Flora of North America, Galinsoga quadriradiata Ruiz & Pavón, 1798.
  5. 1 2 Canne-Hilliker, Judith Marie. 1977. Rhodora 79(819): 353-364 in English, line drawing on page 354, around the world distribution map on page 359
  6. 1 2 Gary N. Ervin, John D. Madsen & Ryan M. Wersal. "Galinsoga quadriradiata Cav.". Mississippi State University. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Rhoads, Block. The Plants of Pennsylvania (2 ed.). ISBN 978-0-8122-4003-0.
  8. 1 2 "Peruvian daisy". Illinois Wild Flowers. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  9. ↑ Flora of China, Galinsoga quadriradiata Ruiz & Pavon, 1798. 粗毛牛膝菊 cu mao niu xi ju

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