Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
25844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pojark.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 381 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025173



Common Names

  • Hasteola suaveolens
  • Hasteola
  • Suaveolens


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Synonyms

  • Synosma suaveolens (L.) Raf. ex Britton [unknown]
  • Senecio suaveolens (L.) Elliott [unknown]
  • Cacalia suaveolens L. [unknown]
  • Synosma suaveolens Raf. [unknown]

Description

Hasteola suaveolens (also called Sweet Indian plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a hairy stem and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hasteola suaveolens has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hasteola suaveolens has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hasteola suaveolens is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Hasteola suaveolens

Hasteola suaveolens is native to the eastern United States, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Hasteola suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hasteola suaveolens?

Hasteola suaveolens

What is the common name of Hasteola suaveolens?

Sweet Indian plantain

What is the natural habitat of Hasteola suaveolens?

Dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies

Species in the Hasteola 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-124314: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antonina Pojarkova (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pojark.' in the authors string.