Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 220 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109890
Common Names
- Tahona's Aristeguietia
- Aristeguietia tahonensis
Synonyms
- Eupatorium tahonense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Aristeguietia tahonensis (also called Taho Aristeguietia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in high-altitude forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristeguietia tahonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aristeguietia tahonensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristeguietia tahonensis is a perennial plant that grows in sunny or partially shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter.
Where to Find Aristeguietia tahonensis
Aristeguietia tahonensis is native to South America and can be found in wet forests and disturbed areas.
Aristeguietia tahonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristeguietia tahonensis?
Aristeguietia tahonensis
What is the natural habitat of Aristeguietia tahonensis?
Grassy slopes and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Aristeguietia tahonensis?
Summer
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,