Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
17907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(3): 583 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017236



Common Names

  • Hystrix Stenocephalum
  • Hystrix Wormwood
  • Stenocephalum hystrix


Searching for Stenocephalum hystrix? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Stenocephalum hystrix (also called Chinese silvergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. The foliage is silver-green, and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Stenocephalum hystrix is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenocephalum hystrix is a white or yellowish-white, small, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

Searching for Stenocephalum hystrix? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stenocephalum hystrix is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they need a period of warm weather to germinate. Division is best done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Stenocephalum hystrix

Stenocephalum hystrix is native to Central and South America.

Stenocephalum hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenocephalum hystrix?

Stenocephalum hystrix

What type of plant is Stenocephalum hystrix?

It is a shrub

Where is Stenocephalum hystrix found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-116683: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.