Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 156 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543042
Common Names
- Abietina Aragoa
- Abietina Aragoa
- Abietina Aragoa
Description
Aragoa abietina (also called Abietine aragoa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with bright yellow flowers and small, round, edible seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Aragoa abietina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aragoa abietina has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aragoa abietina is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Aragoa abietina
Aragoa abietina is native to wetland habitats in North America, including parts of Canada and the United States.
Aragoa abietina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aragoa abietina?
Aragoa abietina
What is the common name of Aragoa abietina?
Fir Aragoa
What is the habitat of Aragoa abietina?
Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Aragoa genus
Aragoa abietina,
Aragoa abscondita,
Aragoa castroviejoi,
Aragoa chingacensis,
Aragoa cleefii,
Aragoa corrugatifolia,
Aragoa cundinamarcensis,
Aragoa cupressina,
Aragoa diazii,
Aragoa dugandii,
Aragoa funckii,
Aragoa funzana,
Aragoa hammenii,
Aragoa jaramilloi,
Aragoa kogiorum,
Aragoa lucidula,
Aragoa lycopodioides,
Aragoa occidentalis,
Aragoa parviflora,
Aragoa perez-arbelaeziana,
Aragoa picachensis,
Aragoa romeroi,
Aragoa tamana,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799402-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].