Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 449 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037320
Common Names
- Trichogonia hassleri
- Hassler's Trichogonia
- Trichogonia
Synonyms
- Trichogonia menthifolia attenutata Hassl. [unknown]
- Trichogonia menthifolia cordata Hassl. [unknown]
- Trichogonia menthaefolia martii Hassl. [unknown]
- Trichogonia menthifolia tomentosula Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Trichogonia hassleri (also called Hassler's Trichogonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia hassleri is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia hassleri is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia hassleri is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trichogonia hassleri
Trichogonia hassleri can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Trichogonia hassleri FAQ
What are the common names of Trichogonia hassleri?
Trichogonia hassleri is commonly known as the Hassler's Trichogonia.
What is the natural habitat of Trichogonia hassleri?
Trichogonia hassleri is native to the Andes mountains of South America.
What is the growth habit of Trichogonia hassleri?
Trichogonia hassleri is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas.
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,