Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017464
Common Names
- Leucochrysum Stipitatum
- Small-flowered Everlasting
- Small-flowered Paper-daisy
Description
Leucochrysum stipitatum (also called white-flowered everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Leucochrysum stipitatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucochrysum stipitatum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucochrysum stipitatum is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Leucochrysum stipitatum
Leucochrysum stipitatum can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Leucochrysum stipitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucochrysum stipitatum?
Leucochrysum stipitatum
What is the common name of Leucochrysum stipitatum?
Sticky Everlasting
Where is Leucochrysum stipitatum found?
Leucochrysum stipitatum is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.
Species in the Leucochrysum 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,