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Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1974
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 294 (1974)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134061
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Arnoglossum muehlenbergii
- Muehlenbergii Arnoglossum
- Muehlenbergii Arnoglossum Plant
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Mesadenia muehlenbergii Rydb. [unknown]
- Senecio muehlenbergii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Cacalia muehlenbergii Fernald [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Arnoglossum muehlenbergii (also called Muehlenberg's Indian Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, open areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Arnoglossum muehlenbergii has yellow flowers with a daisy-like shape, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Arnoglossum muehlenbergii
                        
                            Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is native to Bolivia and can be found in the eastern part of the country.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Arnoglossum muehlenbergii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?
Arnoglossum muehlenbergii
What is the common name of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?
Muehlenberg's Indian Plantain
What is the family of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,