Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 255, fig. 1 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122774
Common Names
- Stenocarpha Ritovegana
- Ritovegana Stenocarpha
- Stenocarpha
Description
Stenocarpha ritovegana (also called Rito Vegán Stenocarpha, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Bolivia and is found in dry, rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Stenocarpha ritovegana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenocarpha ritovegana has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenocarpha ritovegana is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Stenocarpha ritovegana
Stenocarpha ritovegana is native to Chile and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Stenocarpha ritovegana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenocarpha ritovegana?
Stenocarpha ritovegana
What is the common name of Stenocarpha ritovegana?
Ritova's stenocarpha
What is the habitat of Stenocarpha ritovegana?
It is found in grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Stenocarpha genus
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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,