Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 294 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135717
Common Names
- Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
- Arnoglossum
- Atriplicifolium
Synonyms
- Mesadenia atriplicifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Cacalia paniculata Raf. [unknown]
- Conophora similis Nieuwl. [unknown]
- Cacalia gigantea Nees [unknown]
- Mesadenia similis Small [unknown]
- Senecio atriplicifolius (L.) Hook. [unknown]
- Mesadenia rotundifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Conophora atriplicifolia Nieuwl. [unknown]
- Cacalia atriplicifolia L. [unknown]
- Cacalia rotundifolia House [unknown]
- Senecio atriplicifolius atriplicifolius [unknown]
- Mesadenia pulverulenta Raf. [unknown]
Description
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium (also called Atriplicifolium knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a few lateral branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnoglossum atriplicifolium is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium is native to eastern North America and can be found in the wild in the United States and Canada.
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnoglossum atriplicifolium?
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
What is the common name of Arnoglossum atriplicifolium?
Atriplicifoliate arnoglossum
What is the natural habitat of Arnoglossum atriplicifolium?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in the Caucasus region
Species in the Arnoglossum 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,