Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sulcatum
ID:
41160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 295 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040489



Common Names

  • Sulcate Indian Plantain
  • Arnoglossum
  • Arnoglossum Sulcatum


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Synonyms

  • Mesadenia sulcata (Fernald) Small [unknown]
  • Mesadenia sulcata (Fernald) Harper [deprecated]
  • Cacalia sulcata Fernald [unknown]

Description

Arnoglossum sulcatum (also called Grooved Indian Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a black centre. It is native to North America and is found in open woods, fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arnoglossum sulcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnoglossum sulcatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 6-7 cm. The flowers have five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnoglossum sulcatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Arnoglossum sulcatum

Arnoglossum sulcatum is native to North America and can be found in the wild in the United States and Canada.

Arnoglossum sulcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnoglossum sulcatum?

Arnoglossum sulcatum

What is the common name of Arnoglossum sulcatum?

Ribbon-Leaf Indian Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Arnoglossum sulcatum?

Arnoglossum sulcatum is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and prairies.

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-139153: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.