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
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.
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 Stenocephalum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,