Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuhlmannii
ID:
31624

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129941: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.