Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsifolium
ID:
50564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guad.Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16(3): 378 (-380; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049893



Common Names

  • Isostigma Sparsifolium
  • Isostigma
  • Sparsifolium


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Description

Isostigma sparsifolium (also called Sparse-Leaved Isostigma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has small, yellow flowers with white centers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Isostigma sparsifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isostigma sparsifolium has small yellow flowers, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isostigma sparsifolium is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isostigma sparsifolium

Isostigma sparsifolium is native to South America.

Isostigma sparsifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isostigma sparsifolium?

Isostigma sparsifolium

What is the common name of Isostigma sparsifolium?

Sparse-leaved Isostigma

What type of plant is Isostigma sparsifolium?

Perennial

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-148428: Based on the initial data import
Guadalupe Peter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guad.Peter' in the authors string.