Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 42: 35 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025385
Common Names
- Fleischmannia arguta
- Sharp Fleischmannia
- Sharp Fleischmannia
Synonyms
- Fleischmannia rhodostyla Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Eupatorium quinquesetum Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
- Eupatorium quinquesetosum Hemsley [deprecated]
- Eupatorium quinquesetum Benth. ex Oersted [unknown]
- Eupatorium zibellinum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Eupatorium quinquesetosum Hemsl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium quinquesetum Benth. [unknown]
- Eupatorium argutum Kunth [unknown]
Description
Fleischmannia arguta (also called Slender Fleischmannia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flower heads and is native to South America. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia arguta is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fleischmannia arguta is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia arguta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is best to prune it in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Fleischmannia arguta
Fleischmannia arguta is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Fleischmannia arguta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia arguta?
Fleischmannia arguta
What is the common name of Fleischmannia arguta?
Sharp Fleischmannia
What is the growth habit of Fleischmannia arguta?
It is an erect perennial herb that grows up to 4 feet tall.
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,