Trichogonia menthifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menthifolia
ID:
56055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 434 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055384
Common Names
- Menthifolia Trichogonia
- Menthifolia Daisy
- Menthifolia Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichogonia menthifolia (also called False Pennyroyal, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia menthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia menthifolia is yellow and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia menthifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the root clumps in the spring or collect the seed heads and sow them in the fall. The seedlings should emerge in the spring.
Where to Find Trichogonia menthifolia
Trichogonia menthifolia is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Trichogonia menthifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia menthifolia?
Trichogonia menthifolia
What is the family of Trichogonia menthifolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Trichogonia menthifolia found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Trichogonia genus
Trichogonia spathulaefolia, Trichogonia arguta, Trichogonia crenulata, Trichogonia capitata, Trichogonia heringeri, Trichogonia attenuata, Trichogonia grazielae, Trichogonia tombadorensis, Trichogonia laxa, Trichogonia fiebrigii, Trichogonia hassleri, Trichogonia menthaefolia, Trichogonia spathulifolia, Trichogonia menthifolia, Trichogonia phlebodes, Trichogonia campestris, Trichogonia arguta, Trichogonia rhadinocarpa, Trichogonia chodatii, Trichogonia cinerea, Trichogonia hirtiflora, Trichogonia villosa, Trichogonia rhodotricha, Trichogonia santosii, Trichogonia munhozii, Trichogonia harleyi, Trichogonia salviifolia, Trichogonia eupatorioides,
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-154021: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.