Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vargasiana
ID:
69852

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 220 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069181



Common Names

  • Achyrocline vargasiana
  • Vargasiana Achyrocline
  • Vargas' Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium saturejoides vargasianum (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Achyrocline turneri G.L.Nesom [unknown]
  • Achyrocline satureioides vargasiana (DC.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Achyrocline vargasiana (also called 'Vargas Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in grasslands and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Achyrocline vargasiana is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is also deer resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achyrocline vargasiana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyrocline vargasiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Achyrocline vargasiana

Achyrocline vargasiana is native to Peru and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Achyrocline vargasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyrocline vargasiana?

Achyrocline vargasiana

What is the common name of Achyrocline vargasiana?

Vargas Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline vargasiana?

Dry grasslands and rocky outcrops

Species in the Achyrocline genus

Achyrocline lehmannii, Achyrocline gaudens, Achyrocline alata, Achyrocline crassiuscula, Achyrocline ventosa, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline arrojadoana, Achyrocline crassiceps, Achyrocline gertiana, Achyrocline marchiorii, Achyrocline bogotensis, Achyrocline flaccida, Achyrocline satureioides, Achyrocline latifolia, Achyrocline anabelae, Achyrocline virescens, Achyrocline albicans, Achyrocline glandulosa, Achyrocline hyperchlora, Achyrocline tombadorensis, Achyrocline ribasiana, Achyrocline hirta, Achyrocline gardneri, Achyrocline oaxacana, Achyrocline vargasiana, Achyrocline ramosissima, Achyrocline deflexa, Achyrocline luisiana, Achyrocline scandens, Achyrocline mathiolifolia, Achyrocline mollis, Achyrocline venosa, Achyrocline hallii, Achyrocline trianae, Achyrocline disjuncta, Achyrocline tomentosa, Achyrocline peruviana, Achyrocline macella, Achyrocline celosioides, Achyrocline vauthieriana, Achyrocline guerreroana, Achyrocline flavida, Achyrocline rupestris, Achyrocline chionaea, Achyrocline eriodes, Achyrocline heringeri,

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,