Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophyllus
ID:
122048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.P.Roberts, Urbatsch & Neubig

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(3): 1652 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121377



Common Names

  • Stenophyllus Nestotus
  • Nestotus Stenophyllus
  • Stenophyllus


Searching for Nestotus stenophyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Haplopappus stenophyllus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster stenophyllus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stenotus stenophyllus Greene [unknown]

Description

Nestotus stenophyllus (also called Narrow-leaved Nestotus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nestotus stenophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nestotus stenophyllus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.

Searching for Nestotus stenophyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nestotus stenophyllus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Nestotus stenophyllus

Nestotus stenophyllus can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Nestotus stenophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nestotus stenophyllus?

Nestotus stenophyllus

What is the common name of Nestotus stenophyllus?

Narrowleaf Nestotus

What is the family of Nestotus stenophyllus?

Asteraceae

Species in the Nestotus 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-82597: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Roland P. Roberts (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Roberts' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.
Kurt M. Neubig (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neubig' in the authors string.