Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 301 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030953
Common Names
- Athroisma stuhlmannii
- Stuhlmann's Athroisma
- Stuhlmann's Athroisma
Synonyms
- Polycline stuhlmannii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Athroisma stuhlmannii (also called Stuhlmann's Star, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is native to East Africa and is found in moist, shady forests. It has white flowers with five petals and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Athroisma stuhlmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Athroisma stuhlmannii is a yellow-orange color with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Athroisma stuhlmannii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 weeks. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Division in spring is also possible, but it is best to pot up the divisions in a cold frame until they are established. Plant out in early summer.
Where to Find Athroisma stuhlmannii
Athroisma stuhlmannii is native to Tanzania and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Athroisma stuhlmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athroisma stuhlmannii?
Athroisma stuhlmannii
What is the natural habitat of Athroisma stuhlmannii?
Mountainous regions of East Africa
What is the flowering period of Athroisma stuhlmannii?
Spring
Species in the Athroisma genus
Athroisma boranense,
Athroisma lobatum,
Athroisma psilocarpum,
Athroisma stuhlmannii,
Athroisma proteiforme,
Athroisma pinnatifidum,
Athroisma inevitabile,
Athroisma hastifolium,
Athroisma fanshawei,
Athroisma pusillum,
Athroisma gracile,
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,