Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guerrerense
ID:
134124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 11: 277, fig (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133453



Common Names

  • Guerrero Arnica
  • Arnicastrum
  • Guerrero Arnica-Aster


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Description

Arnicastrum guerrerense (also called Guerrerense Arnica, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arnicastrum guerrerense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnicastrum guerrerense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnicastrum guerrerense is a hardy perennial 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, or by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Arnicastrum guerrerense

Arnicastrum guerrerense can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Arnicastrum guerrerense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnicastrum guerrerense?

Arnicastrum guerrerense

What type of plant is Arnicastrum guerrerense?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where is Arnicastrum guerrerense native to?

It is native to Mexico.

Species in the Arnicastrum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94257: Based on the initial data import
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.