Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moran) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 113 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011441
Common Names
- Pulvinatus Stenotus
- Pulvinatus Daisy
- Pulvinatus Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Haplopappus pulvinatus Moran [unknown]
Description
Stenotus pulvinatus (also called Cushion Stenotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stenotus pulvinatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stenotus pulvinatus has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenotus pulvinatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Stenotus pulvinatus
Stenotus pulvinatus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Stenotus pulvinatus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stenotus pulvinatus?
Stenotus pulvinatus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
What kind of soil does Stenotus pulvinatus prefer?
Stenotus pulvinatus prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.
What is the best way to propagate Stenotus pulvinatus?
Stenotus pulvinatus can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.
Species in the Stenotus genus
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,