Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinosantha
ID:
81921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muschl.) Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 19: 4 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081250



Common Names

  • Coccinantha
  • Coccinantha Arnaldoa
  • Red-Stemmed Arnaldoa


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Description

Arnaldoa coccinosantha (also called Scarlet Arnaldoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped, green leaves and small, red flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Arnaldoa coccinosantha is an ornamental plant native to South America. It is drought tolerant and has attractive flowers, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnaldoa coccinosantha has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnaldoa coccinosantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 7-11.

Where to Find Arnaldoa coccinosantha

Arnaldoa coccinosantha is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.

Arnaldoa coccinosantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnaldoa coccinosantha?

Arnaldoa coccinosantha

What is the natural habitat of Arnaldoa coccinosantha?

Arnaldoa coccinosantha is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Arnaldoa coccinosantha prefer?

Arnaldoa coccinosantha prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

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,

References

Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19836-2: Based on the initial data import