Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
69976

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 53: 268 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069305



Common Names

  • Cordate Hymenostephium
  • Cordate Star-thistle
  • Cordate Plume Thistle


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Description

Hymenostephium cordatum (also called Cordate-leaved Hymenostephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a stem up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenostephium cordatum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenostephium cordatum is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenostephium cordatum is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Hymenostephium cordatum

Hymenostephium cordatum is native to East Asia and can be found in Japan and Korea.

Hymenostephium cordatum FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Hymenostephium cordatum?

Hymenostephium cordatum requires full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Hymenostephium cordatum?

Hymenostephium cordatum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the bloom time of Hymenostephium cordatum?

Hymenostephium cordatum blooms in late spring to early summer.

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