Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
1042603

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & V.A.Funk

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63(1): 78 (75-82; figs. 1-2) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041941



Common Names

  • Stephanbeckia Plumosa
  • Plumosa Fern
  • Plumosa's Stephanbeckia


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Description

Stephanbeckia plumosa (also called Plumose Stephanbeckia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanbeckia plumosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stephanbeckia plumosa are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanbeckia plumosa is a terrestrial fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from strong winds. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Stephanbeckia plumosa

Stephanbeckia plumosa is found in the tropical forests of northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Species in the Stephanbeckia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373815: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.