Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. Javier Prado, Ser. B, Bot. 19: 6. 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071138
Common Names
- MacBride's Arnaldoa
- Arnaldoa macbrideana
- Arnaldoa
Synonyms
- Dasyphyllum barbatum I.C.Chung [unknown]
Description
Arnaldoa macbrideana (also called MacBride's Arnaldoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arnaldoa macbrideana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arnaldoa macbrideana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnaldoa macbrideana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Arnaldoa macbrideana
Arnaldoa macbrideana is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Pichincha.
Arnaldoa macbrideana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnaldoa macbrideana?
Arnaldoa macbrideana
What is the common name of Arnaldoa macbrideana?
Macbrideana Arnaldoa
What is the natural habitat of Arnaldoa macbrideana?
Tropical forests and grasslands
Species in the Arnaldoa genus
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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,