Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
116301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Roque

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Taxon 50(4): 1158 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115630



Common Names

  • Richterago arenaria
  • Sand Richterago
  • Arenaria Richterago


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Synonyms

  • Trichocline arenaria Baker ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Actinoseris arenaria (Baker) Roque [unknown]
  • Trichocline arenaria Baker [unknown]

Description

Richterago arenaria (also called Sand Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves that are usually arranged in a rosette. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Richterago arenaria is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Richterago arenaria is a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richterago arenaria is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It is found in dry, grassy areas and is easy to propagate from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Richterago arenaria

Richterago arenaria is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Richterago arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richterago arenaria?

Richterago arenaria

What type of plant is Richterago arenaria?

It is an annual herb

Where is Richterago arenaria found?

It is found in South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-77075: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.