Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tragiifolium
ID:
66080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 389 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065409



Common Names

  • Stenocephalum
  • Tragia-leaved Stenocephalum
  • Tragia-leaved False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia tragiaefolia (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia interjecta Baker. [deprecated]
  • Vernonia tragiaefolia DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia interjecta (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia interjecta Baker [unknown]

Description

Stenocephalum tragiifolium (also called 'Rabbit's Foot', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stenocephalum tragiifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenocephalum tragiifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenocephalum tragiifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Stenocephalum tragiifolium

Stenocephalum tragiifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and open forests.

Stenocephalum tragiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenocephalum tragiifolium?

Stenocephalum tragiifolium

What is the common name of Stenocephalum tragiifolium?

N/A

Where is Stenocephalum tragiifolium native to?

Central America

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

IPNI record: 1201694-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419166
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22328: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.