Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuebelii
ID:
1035370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) A.M.R.Davies

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Chaetanthera & Oriastrum 272. 2010 [Nov 2010]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034708



Common Names

  • Stuebel's Oriastrum
  • Oriastrum
  • Stuebel's Plant


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Description

Oriastrum stuebelii (also called 'Stuebel's Oriastrum' and 'Stuebel's Star-flower', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oriastrum stuebelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oriastrum stuebelii var. cryptum A.M.R.Davies
Oriastrum stuebelii var. abbreviatum (Cabrera) Nicola, S.E.Freire & Ariza
Oriastrum stuebelii var. argentinum (Cabrera) Nicola, S.E.Freire & Ariza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oriastrum stuebelii has small, yellow flowers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oriastrum stuebelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Oriastrum stuebelii

Oriastrum stuebelii is native to South America. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

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 tro-100351522: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Alison M.R. Davies: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.R.Davies' in the authors string.