Status:
valid
Authors:
(All.) Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 5: 156 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114330
Common Names
- Schlagintweit's Intybacea
- Schlagintweit's Aster
- Schlagintweitia intybacea
Synonyms
- Hieracium viscidulum Vuk. [unknown]
- Hieracium tubulosum (Tausch) Tausch [unknown]
- Hieracium tubulosum Lam. [unknown]
- Hieracium albidum Vill. [unknown]
Description
Schlagintweitia intybacea (also called 'Intybus Schlagintweitia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schlagintweitia intybacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schlagintweitia intybacea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schlagintweitia intybacea is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to the Himalayas. It features small, white daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Schlagintweitia intybacea prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Schlagintweitia intybacea
Schlagintweitia intybacea is native to the Canary Islands.
Schlagintweitia intybacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schlagintweitia intybacea?
Schlagintweitia intybacea
What is the common name of Schlagintweitia intybacea?
Intybacea schlagintweitia
What is the natural habitat of Schlagintweitia intybacea?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Schlagintweitia genus
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,