Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
umbellatum
ID:
19743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 160 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019072



Common Names

  • Schistostephium umbellatum
  • Umbellate Schistostephium
  • Umbellate


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Synonyms

  • Osmitiphyllum kraussii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Peyrousea argentea Compton [unknown]
  • Peyrousea oxylepis DC. [unknown]
  • Lapeirousia calycina Thunb. [unknown]
  • Lapeirousia thunbergii Cass. [unknown]
  • Peyrousea umbellata (L.f.) Fourc. [unknown]
  • Cotula umbellata L.f. [unknown]
  • Peyrousea calycina DC. [unknown]

Description

Schistostephium umbellatum (also called Umbellate Schistostephium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils, often in disturbed areas, and has small yellow flowers that form an umbel. The leaves are linear and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostephium umbellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schistostephium umbellatum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-orange ray floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostephium umbellatum is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Schistostephium umbellatum

Schistostephium umbellatum is native to China and can be found in the southeastern provinces.

Schistostephium umbellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistostephium umbellatum?

Schistostephium umbellatum

What type of plant is Schistostephium umbellatum?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Schistostephium umbellatum?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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-11844: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.