Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 220 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030664
Common Names
- Aristeguietia glutinosa
- Glutinosa's Aristeguietia
- Glutinosa's Stickleaf
Synonyms
- Conoclinium rugosum Turcz. [unknown]
- Eupatorium turczaninowii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium glutinosum Lam. [unknown]
Description
Aristeguietia glutinosa (also called ‘sticky guaco’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Aristeguietia glutinosa is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristeguietia glutinosa is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristeguietia glutinosa is an evergreen shrub that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sunny position.
Where to Find Aristeguietia glutinosa
Aristeguietia glutinosa is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Aristeguietia glutinosa FAQ
What is the common name of Aristeguietia glutinosa?
Aristeguietia Glutinosa is commonly known as Glutinous Aristeguietia
What is the growth rate of Aristeguietia glutinosa?
Aristeguietia Glutinosa has a slow to moderate growth rate
What is the preferred soil type for Aristeguietia glutinosa?
Aristeguietia Glutinosa prefers well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Aristeguietia genus
Aristeguietia uribei,
Aristeguietia diplodictyon,
Aristeguietia pseudarborea,
Aristeguietia lamiifolia,
Aristeguietia chimborazensis,
Aristeguietia cacalioides,
Aristeguietia amethystina,
Aristeguietia glutinosa,
Aristeguietia gayana,
Aristeguietia persicifolia,
Aristeguietia dielsii,
Aristeguietia gascae,
Aristeguietia cursonii,
Aristeguietia ballii,
Aristeguietia discolor,
Aristeguietia arborea,
Aristeguietia tahonensis,
Aristeguietia buddleifolia,
Aristeguietia anisodonta,
Aristeguietia tatamensis,
Aristeguietia salvia,
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,