Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
virescens
ID:
44214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 8(1): 40 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043543



Common Names

  • Achyrocline
  • Virescens
  • Greenflower Scented-Daisy


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Description

Achyrocline virescens (also called 'green-flowered achyrocline', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has linear leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Achyrocline virescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achyrocline virescens has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyrocline virescens is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Achyrocline virescens

Achyrocline virescens is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Achyrocline virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyrocline virescens?

Achyrocline virescens

What is the common name of Achyrocline virescens?

Green-Flowered Achyrocline

What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline virescens?

Achyrocline virescens is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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,

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