Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stipitatum
ID:
18135

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


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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.

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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 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-11690: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.