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
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.
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 Arnoglossum genus
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,