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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Speg.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1897
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 539 (1897)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029542
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Patagonian Ameghinoa
- Patagonian Daisy
- Ameghinoa Patagonica
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ameghinoa patagonica (also called Patagonian Ameghinoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ameghinoa patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Ameghinoa patagonica is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ameghinoa patagonica is a perennial herb that is native to the Patagonia region of South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as the plant can be slow to germinate from seed. It is also important to ensure that the soil is kept moist during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ameghinoa patagonica
                        
                            Ameghinoa patagonica is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is particularly common in the Patagonian region of Argentina and Chile.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ameghinoa patagonica FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ameghinoa patagonica?
Ameghinoa patagonica
What is the common name of Ameghinoa patagonica?
Patagonian Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Ameghinoa patagonica?
Grassy slopes and meadows
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Ameghinoa genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,