Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 450 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026258
Common Names
- Trichogonia fiebrigii
- Fiebrig's Wormwood
- Fiebrig's Cinquefoil
Synonyms
- Trichogonia salviifolia linearifolia Hassl. [unknown]
- Trichogonia salviifolia macrophylla Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Trichogonia fiebrigii (also called the Fiebrig's trichogonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia fiebrigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia fiebrigii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia fiebrigii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Trichogonia fiebrigii
Trichogonia fiebrigii is found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.
Trichogonia fiebrigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia fiebrigii?
Trichogonia fiebrigii
What type of plant is Trichogonia fiebrigii?
Trichogonia fiebrigii is a flowering plant.
Where is Trichogonia fiebrigii found?
Trichogonia fiebrigii is found in the mountains of South America.
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,