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Authors:
J.Kost.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1970
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 141 (1970)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003866
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Arrhenechthites albus
- White Arrhenechthites
- White Hawkweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Arrhenechthites albus (also called White Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Arrhenechthites albus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Arrhenechthites albus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Arrhenechthites albus is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Arrhenechthites albus
                        
                            Arrhenechthites albus can be found in the Mediterranean region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Arrhenechthites albus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Arrhenechthites albus?
Arrhenechthites albus
What is the common name of Arrhenechthites albus?
White-flowered Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Arrhenechthites albus?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Arrhenechthites 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,