Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
44196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 160 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043525



Common Names

  • Isostigma
  • Hoffmann's Star Thistle
  • Hoffmann's Starburst


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Synonyms

  • Isostigma lorentzii Hieron. ex Sherff [unknown]

Description

Isostigma hoffmannii (also called Hoffmann's isostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a long, erect stem and is covered in small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, nutrient-poor soils, such as rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isostigma hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isostigma hoffmannii has small, white, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isostigma hoffmannii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Isostigma hoffmannii

Isostigma hoffmannii can be found in South Africa.

Isostigma hoffmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isostigma hoffmannii?

Isostigma hoffmannii

What is the common name of Isostigma hoffmannii?

Hoffmann's Isostigma

What is the natural habitat of Isostigma hoffmannii?

Isostigma hoffmannii is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

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-142101: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.