Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 287 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091664
Common Names
- Trichogyne glomerata
- Clustered Trichogyne
- Clustered Thread-stalk
Synonyms
- Ifloga aristulata Thell. [unknown]
- Ifloga glomerata (Harv.) Schltr. [unknown]
- Ifloga glomerata (Harv.) Fourc. [unknown]
Description
Trichogyne glomerata (also called Glomerate Trichogyne, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and it grows in dry grassland, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogyne glomerata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogyne glomerata is white and small, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogyne glomerata is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.
Where to Find Trichogyne glomerata
Trichogyne glomerata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Trichogyne glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogyne glomerata?
Trichogyne glomerata
What is the common name of Trichogyne glomerata?
Clustered Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Trichogyne glomerata?
It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Species in the Trichogyne genus
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,