Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
adenantha
ID:
31980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 181 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031309

Common Names

  • Trichogoniopsis adenantha
  • Adenantha Trichogoniopsis
  • Trichogoniopsis Adenantha

Searching for Trichogoniopsis adenantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Trichogonia selloi Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Trichogonia selowii Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium adenanthum DC. [unknown]
  • Trichogonia gardneri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Trichogonia leiantha Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Trichogoniopsis adenantha (also called adenanthera trichogoniopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichogoniopsis adenantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichogoniopsis adenantha has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

Searching for Trichogoniopsis adenantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Trichogoniopsis adenantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Trichogoniopsis adenantha

Trichogoniopsis adenantha is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Trichogoniopsis adenantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichogoniopsis adenantha?

Trichogoniopsis adenantha

What is the common name of Trichogoniopsis adenantha?

Hairy-flowered trichogoniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Trichogoniopsis adenantha?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-130272: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.