Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 102 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068339
Common Names
- Rogersii Schistostephium
- Schistostephium rogersii
- Rogersii False Aster
Description
Schistostephium rogersii (also called Rogers' Schistostephium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, lanceolate, and have a grayish-green color.
Uses & Benefits
Schistostephium rogersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schistostephium rogersii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistostephium rogersii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.
Where to Find Schistostephium rogersii
Schistostephium rogersii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Schistostephium rogersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistostephium rogersii?
Schistostephium rogersii
What is the natural habitat of Schistostephium rogersii?
Dry slopes and canyons
What is the typical height of Schistostephium rogersii?
Up to 0.5 m
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,