Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Greene
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1900
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(23): 224 (1900)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035302
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Elate Oreostemma
- Elate Oreostemma
- Elate Oreostemma
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Oreastrum elatum Greene [unknown]
- Aster elatus (Greene) Cronquist [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oreostemma elatum (also called Elate Oreostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oreostemma elatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Oreostemma elatum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oreostemma elatum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Oreostemma elatum
                        
                            Oreostemma elatum is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oreostemma elatum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oreostemma elatum?
Oreostemma elatum
What is the common name of Oreostemma elatum?
Tall Oreostemma
What is the family of Oreostemma elatum?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Oreostemma 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,