Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armerioides
ID:
15263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 335 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014592



Common Names

  • Stenotus Armerioides
  • Armerioides Stenotus
  • Woolly Stenotus


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus armerioides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus armerioides armerioides [unknown]
  • Stenotus armerioides armerioides [unknown]
  • Aster armerioides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aster armeriodes Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Stenotus armerioides (also called woolly-headed rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has woolly-white leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in deserts, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotus armerioides is a hardy perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stenotus armerioides var. gramineus (S.L.Welsh & F.J.Sm.) Kartesz & Gandhi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenotus armerioides is a small, yellow-orange flower head, with a yellow center and yellow-orange petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotus armerioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Stenotus armerioides

Stenotus armerioides is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.

Stenotus armerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenotus armerioides?

Stenotus armerioides

What is the common name of Stenotus armerioides?

Armerioides woollybush

What is the natural habitat of Stenotus armerioides?

Stenotus armerioides is native to western North America, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

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