Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(3): 240. 1884 [1 May 1884]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048824
Common Names
- Isostigma riedelii
- Riedel's Isostigma
- Riedel's False-Foxglove
Description
Isostigma riedelii (also called Riedel's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Isostigma riedelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isostigma riedelii has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isostigma riedelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Isostigma riedelii
Isostigma riedelii is native to the mountains of Central Europe, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovakia.
Isostigma riedelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isostigma riedelii?
Isostigma riedelii
What is the family of Isostigma riedelii?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Isostigma riedelii?
South America
Species in the Isostigma genus
Isostigma peucedanifolium,
Isostigma hoffmannii,
Isostigma riedelii,
Isostigma sparsifolium,
Isostigma acaule,
Isostigma scorzoneraefolium,
Isostigma cordobense,
Isostigma brasiliense,
Isostigma dissitifolium,
Isostigma riedelii,
Isostigma herzogii,
Isostigma simplicifolium,
Isostigma molfinianum,
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,