Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heptalobum
ID:
28742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 399 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028071



Common Names

  • Schistostephium Heptalobum
  • Heptalobum Schistostephium
  • Heptalobum's Schistostephium


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Description

Schistostephium heptalobum (also called seven-lobed schistostephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Colombia, where it grows in high-altitude páramo and cloud forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostephium heptalobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schistostephium heptalobum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostephium heptalobum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Schistostephium heptalobum

Schistostephium heptalobum is native to the alpine meadows of the European Alps.

Schistostephium heptalobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistostephium heptalobum?

Schistostephium heptalobum

What are the common names of Schistostephium heptalobum?

Common names of Schistostephium heptalobum include seven-lobed schistostephium and seven-lobed false dandelion.

Where does Schistostephium heptalobum grow?

Schistostephium heptalobum is native to the western United States and Mexico.

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242861-1: Based on the initial data import