Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
talaumifolius
ID:
28755

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 491. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028084



Common Names

  • Stenopadus talaumifolius
  • Tall-Leaf Stenopadus
  • Tall-Leaf Mountain Bush


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Description

Stenopadus talaumifolius (also called Talamanca stenopadus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it grows in high-altitude cloud forest and páramo habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stenopadus talaumifolius is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenopadus talaumifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenopadus talaumifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Stenopadus talaumifolius

Stenopadus talaumifolius can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Stenopadus talaumifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenopadus talaumifolius?

Stenopadus talaumifolius

What is the natural habitat of Stenopadus talaumifolius?

Mountainous regions of South America

What are the common uses of Stenopadus talaumifolius?

Used as an ornamental plant

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-127143: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.