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Guizotia abyssinica
FamilyGenus: Guizotianative in Germany
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About this species
Guizotia abyssinica is an introduced, established herbaceous plant in Great Britain, growing up to 1 m tall with broad leaves. It produces flowers in September and October and favours sunny, moderately moist, nutrient-rich soils.
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PollinationLarval host
Ecological significance
In Great Britain, Guizotia abyssinica is recorded as an introduced, established species. No negative ecological impacts are recorded.
Annual cycle
Flowering occurs from September to October.
Safety note
No toxic properties or safety risks are recorded.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Sonne
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
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Flowering period
Sep – Okt
Bioregion
Continental
Growth form
Krautige Pflanze
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
1 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
If cultivated, provide a sunny site with moderately moist, nutrient-rich, neutral to weakly acid soil. It thrives in moderately warm conditions.
Scientific profile
Guizotia abyssinica is an introduced herbaceous species that has become established in Great Britain. It originates from Africa and temperate Asia. The plant is terrestrial and non-woody, reaching heights of about 1 m, with broad leaves. Flowering takes place from September to October. It prefers sunny locations, moderately moist conditions, and nutrient-rich, neutral to weakly acid soils. It is adapted to moderately warm temperatures and forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations.
Pollinators & visitors
5 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Vanessa virginiensisEuphydryas desfontainiiMelitaea aetherieMelitaea phoebeMelitaea varia
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•Middleton-Welling_2020
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Checklist Alien Plants Belgium — Verloove F (2023), Botanic Garden Meise (CC BY 4.0)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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