Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 73 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039293
Common Names
- Fleischmannia allenii
- Allenii Fleischmannia
- Allenii's Fleischmannia
Description
Fleischmannia allenii (also called Allen's fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia allenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fleischmannia allenii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia allenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary but can help to keep the plant tidy.
Where to Find Fleischmannia allenii
Fleischmannia allenii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Fleischmannia allenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia allenii?
Fleischmannia allenii
What is the common name of Fleischmannia allenii?
Allen's Fleischmannia
What is the habitat of Fleischmannia allenii?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Fleischmannia genus
Fleischmannia soratae,
Fleischmannia yungasensis,
Fleischmannia laxicephala,
Fleischmannia anisopoda,
Fleischmannia narinoensis,
Fleischmannia klattiana,
Fleischmannia yucatanensis,
Fleischmannia ejidensis,
Fleischmannia microstemoides,
Fleischmannia bohlmanniana,
Fleischmannia matudae,
Fleischmannia mayorii,
Fleischmannia capillipes,
Fleischmannia tamboensis,
Fleischmannia bridgesii,
Fleischmannia imitans,
Fleischmannia crocodilia,
Fleischmannia guatemalensis,
Fleischmannia arguta,
Fleischmannia obscurifolia,
Fleischmannia hemonophylla,
Fleischmannia sideritides,
Fleischmannia antiquorum,
Fleischmannia prasiifolia,
Fleischmannia sinclairii,
Fleischmannia quirozii,
Fleischmannia altihuanucana,
Fleischmannia coibensis,
Fleischmannia porphyranthema,
Fleischmannia monagasensis,
Fleischmannia bergantinensis,
Fleischmannia multinervis,
Fleischmannia granatensis,
Fleischmannia allenii,
Fleischmannia ferreyrae,
Fleischmannia laxa,
Fleischmannia zakii,
Fleischmannia fragilis,
Fleischmannia purpusii,
Fleischmannia viscidipes,
Fleischmannia schickendantzii,
Fleischmannia harlingii,
Fleischmannia marginata,
Fleischmannia lloensis,
Fleischmannia davidsmithii,
Fleischmannia sinaloensis,
Fleischmannia dissolvens,
Fleischmannia loxensis,
Fleischmannia hammellii,
Fleischmannia blakei,
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,