Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenolepis
ID:
79778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 13 (1983): (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079107



Common Names

  • Stenolepis
  • African Daisy
  • African Marguerite


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Description

Galeomma stenolepis (also called 'Thin-leaved Milkweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist to dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galeomma stenolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galeomma stenolepis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galeomma stenolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.

Where to Find Galeomma stenolepis

Galeomma stenolepis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains.

Galeomma stenolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galeomma stenolepis?

Galeomma stenolepis

What is the common name of Galeomma stenolepis?

Thin-leaved Galeomma

What type of plant is Galeomma stenolepis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Galeomma 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-35700: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.