Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 213 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096792
Common Names
- Trichogonia villosa
- Velvety Trichogonia
- Velvety Groundsel
Synonyms
- Trichogonia villosa villosa [unknown]
- Trichogonia multiflora Gardner [unknown]
- Kuhnia villosa Spreng. [unknown]
- Eupatorium inamoenum Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Trichogonia villosa (also called Velvet-leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has soft, velvety leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichogonia villosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Trichogonia villosa
Trichogonia villosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Trichogonia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia villosa?
Trichogonia villosa
What is the common name of Trichogonia villosa?
Hairy Trichogonia
What is the natural habitat of Trichogonia villosa?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,