Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
muehlenbergii
ID:
134732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 294 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134061

Common Names

  • Arnoglossum muehlenbergii
  • Muehlenbergii Arnoglossum
  • Muehlenbergii Arnoglossum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mesadenia muehlenbergii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio muehlenbergii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia muehlenbergii Fernald [unknown]

Description

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii (also called Muehlenberg's Indian Plantain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii has yellow flowers with a daisy-like shape, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Arnoglossum muehlenbergii

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii is native to Bolivia and can be found in the eastern part of the country.

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?

Arnoglossum muehlenbergii

What is the common name of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?

Muehlenberg's Indian Plantain

What is the family of Arnoglossum muehlenbergii?

Asteraceae

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20121-2: Based on the initial data import