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Authors:
J.Kost.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1935
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Blumea 1 482 1935
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127387
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Rensch's Adenostemma
- Adenostemma renschiae
- Rensch's Groundsel
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Adenostemma renschiae (also called Rensch's Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Adenostemma renschiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Adenostemma renschiae is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Adenostemma renschiae is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and water regularly until established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Adenostemma renschiae
                        
                            Adenostemma renschiae is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Adenostemma renschiae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Adenostemma renschiae?
Adenostemma renschiae
What is the common name of Adenostemma renschiae?
Rensch's Adenostemma
What is the natural habitat of Adenostemma renschiae?
Grasslands and meadows
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,