Status:
valid
Authors:
Orchard
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Telopea 11(1): 5 (1-9; figs. 1-2) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084037
Common Names
- Paenula storyi
- Story's Paenula
- Story's False Foxglove
Description
Paenula storyi (also called Story's paenula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to California, and can be found in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paenula storyi is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paenula storyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paenula storyi is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Paenula storyi
Paenula storyi is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Paenula storyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paenula storyi?
Paenula storyi
What is the common name of Paenula storyi?
Story's Paenula
What is the natural habitat of Paenula storyi?
Dry, rocky, limestone hillsides and slopes
Species in the Paenula 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,