Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stellatus
ID:
37043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Boissiera xiii. 146 (1967), in adnot.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036372



Common Names

  • Stellatus Ptilostemon
  • Ptilostemon Stellatus
  • Ptilostemon Stellat


Searching for Ptilostemon stellatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cnicus stellatus Roth [unknown]
  • Carduus stellatus L. [unknown]
  • Lamyra stipulacea Cass. [unknown]
  • Cirsium stellatum All. [unknown]
  • Carduus ptarmicifolius Mill. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce stellata DC. [unknown]
  • Lamyra stellata (L.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Ptilostemon stellatus (also called Starry Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are yellow in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon stellatus is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilostemon stellatus is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Ptilostemon stellatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon stellatus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ptilostemon stellatus

Ptilostemon stellatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ptilostemon stellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon stellatus?

Ptilostemon stellatus

What type of plant is Ptilostemon stellatus?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Ptilostemon stellatus found?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in North America.

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-135175: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.