Calostephane marlothiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marlothiana
ID:
124151
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10(3): 276 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123480
Common Names
- Calostephane Marlothiana
- Marlothiana Calostephane
- Marlothiana Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calostephane marlothiana (also called Marloth's Starbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calostephane marlothiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calostephane marlothiana is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Calostephane marlothiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a moist medium.
Where to Find Calostephane marlothiana
Calostephane marlothiana is native to the grasslands of South Africa, including the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Calostephane marlothiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calostephane marlothiana?
Calostephane marlothiana
What is the common name of Calostephane marlothiana?
Marloth's Calostephane
What is the natural habitat of Calostephane marlothiana?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes
Species in the Calostephane 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84620: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.