Isostigma simplicifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolium
ID:
128299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 513 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127628
Common Names
- Simple-leaved Isostigma
- Isostigma
- Simple-leaved Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isostigma simplicifolium (also called Simple-Leaf Isostigma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Isostigma simplicifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Isostigma simplicifolium var. riedelii (Baker) Guad.PeterFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isostigma simplicifolium is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.
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Isostigma simplicifolium is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Isostigma simplicifolium
Isostigma simplicifolium is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Isostigma simplicifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isostigma simplicifolium?
Isostigma simplicifolium
What is the common name of Isostigma simplicifolium?
Simple-leaved Isostigma
Where is Isostigma simplicifolium native to?
South America
What type of plant is Isostigma simplicifolium?
Herb
What color are the flowers of Isostigma simplicifolium?
White
Species in the Isostigma 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-88623: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.