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Common Names
- One-flowered Staehelina
- One-flowered Everlasting
- One-flowered Helichrysum
Description
Staehelina unifloscula (also called Staehelina uniflora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Staehelina unifloscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staehelina unifloscula is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staehelina unifloscula is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Staehelina unifloscula
Staehelina unifloscula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Staehelina unifloscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staehelina unifloscula?
Staehelina unifloscula
What type of plant is Staehelina unifloscula?
Staehelina unifloscula is a shrub
Where is Staehelina unifloscula found?
Staehelina unifloscula is found in South Africa
Species in the Staehelina genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,