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
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.
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
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Abrotanella emarginata,
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Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
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Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
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Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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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,