Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
27378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 12 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026707



Common Names

  • Tomentella Stephanodoria
  • Stephanodoria Tomentella
  • Tomentella Stephanodoria


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Synonyms

  • Xanthocephalum tomentellum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Stephanodoria tomentella (also called woolly Stephanodoria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanodoria tomentella is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanodoria tomentella has yellow flowers with a yellow center of disc florets and a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanodoria tomentella is an evergreen, low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by division of established plants in early spring.

Where to Find Stephanodoria tomentella

Stephanodoria tomentella is native to South America and can be found growing in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Stephanodoria tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanodoria tomentella?

Stephanodoria tomentella

What is the common name of Stephanodoria tomentella?

Woolly Stephanodoria

What is the natural habitat of Stephanodoria tomentella?

Stephanodoria tomentella is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open meadows and grasslands.

Species in the Stephanodoria 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 gcc-125812: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.