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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Mattf.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1938
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(2): 290 (1938)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017600
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tomentellus Arrhenechthites
- Arrhenechthites Tomentellus
- Tomentellus Woolly
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Arrhenechthites tomentellus (also called Arrhenechthites, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South America. It has a bushy, upright habit and grows to a height of 30–90 cm (12–36 in). The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow and daisy-like.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Arrhenechthites tomentellus is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and as a medicinal plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Arrhenechthites tomentellus has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Arrhenechthites tomentellus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. They should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Arrhenechthites tomentellus
                        
                            Arrhenechthites tomentellus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Arrhenechthites tomentellus FAQ
                        
                            What are the growing conditions for Arrhenechthites tomentellus?
Arrhenechthites tomentellus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Arrhenechthites tomentellus?
Arrhenechthites tomentellus prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
How much water does Arrhenechthites tomentellus need?
Arrhenechthites tomentellus requires moderate amounts of water. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,