Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
20960

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 11: 14, tab. 6 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020289

Common Names

  • Trichogonia
  • Attenuata
  • Slender Hawk's-beard

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Description

Trichogonia attenuata (also called Attenuate Trichogonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichogonia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichogonia attenuata is a yellow-greenish color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichogonia attenuata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Trichogonia attenuata

Trichogonia attenuata is native to South America, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Trichogonia attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichogonia attenuata?

Trichogonia attenuata

What is the common name of Trichogonia attenuata?

Slender Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Trichogonia attenuata?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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