Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollissimum
ID:
36008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 103 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035337



Common Names

  • Soft Schistostephium
  • Soft Schistostephium
  • Soft Schistostephium


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Description

Schistostephium mollissimum (also called Soft Schistostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers that are borne on a single stem.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostephium mollissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistostephium mollissimum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostephium mollissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Schistostephium mollissimum

Schistostephium mollissimum is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in areas with dry, sandy soils. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

Schistostephium mollissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistostephium mollissimum?

Schistostephium mollissimum

What is the common name of Schistostephium mollissimum?

Mollis's Schistostephium

What is the natural habitat of Schistostephium mollissimum?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and steppes in Central and East Asia.

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,

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