Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 383, fig. 71 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124377
Common Names
- Campestris Stenopadus
- Campestris Groundsel
- Campestris Groundsel Bush
Description
Stenopadus campestris (also called Field Stenopadus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a single stem, with a rosette of leaves at the base and a single flower head at the top. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, growing in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Stenopadus campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenopadus campestris has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenopadus campestris is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Stenopadus campestris
Stenopadus campestris can be found in dry open woods and grasslands in the western United States.
Stenopadus campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenopadus campestris?
Stenopadus campestris
What is the common name of Stenopadus campestris?
Field Stenopadus
What is the natural habitat of Stenopadus campestris?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Stenopadus genus
Stenopadus andicola,
Stenopadus connellii,
Stenopadus megacephalus,
Stenopadus talaumifolius,
Stenopadus huachamacari,
Stenopadus aracaensis,
Stenopadus obconicus,
Stenopadus colveei,
Stenopadus sericeus,
Stenopadus cucullatus,
Stenopadus jauensis,
Stenopadus chimantensis,
Stenopadus kunhardtii,
Stenopadus campestris,
Stenopadus colombianus,
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,