Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
16713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 334 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016042



Common Names

  • Acaulis Stenotus
  • Stenotus Acaulis
  • Stenotus


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Synonyms

  • Hoorebekia acaulis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Aster caespitosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hoorebekia acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis acaulis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Stenotus caespitosus (Nutt.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acaulis atwoodii S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Stenotus acaulis glabratus (D.C.Eaton) Kartesz & Gandhi [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acaulis glabratus D.C.Eaton [unknown]
  • Stenotus acaulis kennedyi Jeps. [unknown]
  • Stenotus acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acaulis glabratus (D.C.Eaton) H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Haplopappus acaulis acaulis [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis caespitosa Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Stenotus acaulis (also called 'stemless cushion-plant', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotus acaulis is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenotus acaulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotus acaulis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Stenotus acaulis

Stenotus acaulis is native to western North America and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Stenotus acaulis FAQ

What is Stenotus acaulis's common name?

It is commonly known as the Stemless Groundsel

What is the scientific classification of Stenotus acaulis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

Where is Stenotus acaulis native to?

It is native to North 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,

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