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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1994
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 14 (1994)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070359
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Harling's Adenostemma
- Harling's Sunray
- Harling's Sunray Adenostemma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Adenostemma harlingii (also called Harling's Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers that grows in South America. It is found in grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Adenostemma harlingii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought-tolerant and has a long flowering period, from summer to early winter. It is also used as a windbreak or as a hedge.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Adenostemma harlingii is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Adenostemma harlingii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Adenostemma harlingii
                        
                            Adenostemma harlingii is native to South America. It can be found in dry, open areas at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Adenostemma harlingii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Adenostemma harlingii?
Adenostemma harlingii
What is the common name of Adenostemma harlingii?
Harling's adenostemma
What is the family of Adenostemma harlingii?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Adenostemma genus
                        
                            Adenostemma madurense, 
Adenostemma verbesina, 
Adenostemma vargasii, 
Adenostemma vitiense, 
Adenostemma macrophyllum, 
Adenostemma involucratum, 
Adenostemma flintii, 
Adenostemma lavenia, 
Adenostemma platyphyllum, 
Adenostemma zakii, 
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii, 
Adenostemma caffrum, 
Adenostemma renschii, 
Adenostemma mauritianum, 
Adenostemma harlingii, 
Adenostemma hirsutum, 
Adenostemma verbesina, 
Adenostemma suffruticosum, 
Adenostemma fosbergii, 
Adenostemma viscosum, 
Adenostemma parviflorum, 
Adenostemma hirtiflorum, 
Adenostemma brasilianum, 
Adenostemma goyazense, 
Adenostemma renschiae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,