Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 251 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126411
Common Names
- Fanleaf Cudweed
- Fan-leaved Cudweed
- Fan-shaped Cudweed
Description
Schistostephium flabelliforme (also called Fanleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schistostephium flabelliforme is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schistostephium flabelliforme has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistostephium flabelliforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Schistostephium flabelliforme
Schistostephium flabelliforme is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Schistostephium flabelliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistostephium flabelliforme?
Schistostephium flabelliforme
What is the common name of Schistostephium flabelliforme?
Fan-shaped Schistostephium
What is the natural habitat of Schistostephium flabelliforme?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa
Species in the Schistostephium genus
Schistostephium griseum,
Schistostephium radicale,
Schistostephium umbellatum,
Schistostephium heptalobum,
Schistostephium mollissimum,
Schistostephium artemisiifolium,
Schistostephium rogersii,
Schistostephium dactyliferum,
Schistostephium hippiifolium,
Schistostephium oxylobum,
Schistostephium heptalobum,
Schistostephium flabelliforme,
Schistostephium crataegifolium,
Schistostephium rotundifolium,
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,