Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
127467

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 114(2): 556 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126796



Common Names

  • Fleischmann's Fleabane
  • Vargas Fleabane
  • Fleischmannia


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Description

Fleischmannia vargasii (also called Vargas' fleischmannia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Peru and Bolivia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fleischmannia vargasii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fleischmannia vargasii has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fleischmannia vargasii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Fleischmannia vargasii

Fleischmannia vargasii is native to Peru and can be found in dry, open areas at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

Fleischmannia vargasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia vargasii?

Fleischmannia vargasii

What is the common name of Fleischmannia vargasii?

Vargas' Fleischmannia

What type of plant is Fleischmannia vargasii?

Perennial herb

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,

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