Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 31 (fig.) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011982
Common Names
- Adenostemma vargasii
- Vargas' Adenostemma
- Vargas' False Daisy
Description
Adenostemma vargasii (also called Vargas' adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in disturbed areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it beneficial for the environment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma vargasii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma vargasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seed should be sown in the fall for best results.
Where to Find Adenostemma vargasii
Adenostemma vargasii is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Adenostemma vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma vargasii?
Adenostemma vargasii
What is the common name of Adenostemma vargasii?
Vargas' Adenostemma
What is the natural habitat of Adenostemma vargasii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma vargasii,
Adenostemma vitiense,
Adenostemma macrophyllum,
Adenostemma involucratum,
Adenostemma flintii,
Adenostemma lavenia,
Adenostemma platyphyllum,
Adenostemma zakii,
Adenostemma cuatrecasasii,
Adenostemma caffrum,
Adenostemma renschii,
Adenostemma mauritianum,
Adenostemma harlingii,
Adenostemma hirsutum,
Adenostemma verbesina,
Adenostemma suffruticosum,
Adenostemma fosbergii,
Adenostemma viscosum,
Adenostemma parviflorum,
Adenostemma hirtiflorum,
Adenostemma brasilianum,
Adenostemma goyazense,
Adenostemma renschiae,
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,