Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
strictus
ID:
16639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Boissiera xiii. 147 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015968



Common Names

  • Stiff Ptilostemon
  • Stiff Star-thistle
  • Stiff Cotton-thistle


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Description

Ptilostemon strictus (also called Stiff ptilostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon strictus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has small, fragrant white flowers and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilostemon strictus has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon strictus is a hardy evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ptilostemon strictus

Ptilostemon strictus is native to the mountains of Turkey.

Ptilostemon strictus FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Ptilostemon strictus?

Ptilostemon strictus is a shrub that grows in sandy soils in open woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

What is the flowering period of Ptilostemon strictus?

Ptilostemon strictus typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the propagation method for Ptilostemon strictus?

Ptilostemon strictus can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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-11545: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.