Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 459 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062279
Common Names
- Field Trichogonia
- Field Wormwood
- Campestris Wormwood
Description
Trichogonia campestris (also called Field Trichogonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is commonly found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia campestris is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia campestris is an annual plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can be propagated by seed. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Trichogonia campestris
Trichogonia campestris is native to the eastern United States and can be found in the wild in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Trichogonia campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia campestris?
Trichogonia campestris
What is the family of Trichogonia campestris?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Trichogonia campestris?
Field thistle
Species in the Trichogonia genus
Trichogonia spathulaefolia,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia crenulata,
Trichogonia capitata,
Trichogonia heringeri,
Trichogonia attenuata,
Trichogonia grazielae,
Trichogonia tombadorensis,
Trichogonia laxa,
Trichogonia fiebrigii,
Trichogonia hassleri,
Trichogonia menthaefolia,
Trichogonia spathulifolia,
Trichogonia menthifolia,
Trichogonia phlebodes,
Trichogonia campestris,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa,
Trichogonia chodatii,
Trichogonia cinerea,
Trichogonia hirtiflora,
Trichogonia villosa,
Trichogonia rhodotricha,
Trichogonia santosii,
Trichogonia munhozii,
Trichogonia harleyi,
Trichogonia salviifolia,
Trichogonia eupatorioides,
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,