Grindelia chiloensis

Grindelia chiloensis, the shrubby gumweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to central and southern Chile, and Argentina.[1][2] A perennial shrub adapted to arid areas, its dried leaves can contain up to 25% resin, so efforts are being made to bring into cultivation for resin and biomass production.[3]

Grindelia chiloensis
A young plant
Flower buds are covered in resin
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Grindelia
Species:
G. chiloensis
Binomial name
Grindelia chiloensis
(Cornel.) Cabrera
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Aster hoorebekia Kuntze
    • Grindelia foliosa Hook. & Arn.
    • Grindelia resinosa Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
    • Grindelia speciosa Lindl. & Paxton
    • Grindelia speciosa var. integrifolia Speg.
    • Grindelia volkensii Kuntze
    • Grindelia volkensii var. angustifolia Kuntze
    • Grindelia volkensii var. latifolia Kuntze
    • Haplopappus hoorebekia DC.
    • Helianthus australis Phil.
    • Hoorebekia chiloensis Cornel.

References
  1. "Grindelia chiloensis (Cornel.) Cabrera". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  2. "Grindelia chiloensis (Cornel.) Cabrera Shrubby gumweed". plantnet.org. Pl@ntNet. 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. Zavala, J.A; Ravetta, D.A (2001). "Allocation of photoassimilates to biomass, resin and carbohydrates in Grindelia chiloensis as affected by light intensity". Field Crops Research. 69 (2): 143–149. doi:10.1016/S0378-4290(00)00136-2.


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