Stephanomeria elata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
84009
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 4: 20. 1848 [Mar-Apr 1848] J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, ser. 2, 1: 173. Aug 1848.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083338
Common Names
- Elata Wirelettuce
- Stephanomeria
- Wirelettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stephanomeria elata (also called Tall Wirelettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open habitats and has small, linear leaves with a papery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanomeria elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanomeria elata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stephanomeria elata is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Stephanomeria elata
Stephanomeria elata is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Stephanomeria elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria elata?
Stephanomeria elata
What is the common name of Stephanomeria elata?
Slender Wirelettuce
What is the habitat of Stephanomeria elata?
It grows in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, often in disturbed habitats.
Species in the Stephanomeria genus
Stephanomeria fluminea, Stephanomeria runcinata, Stephanomeria tenuifolia, Stephanomeria malheurensis, Stephanomeria guadalupensis, Stephanomeria paniculata, Stephanomeria diegensis, Stephanomeria mexiae, Stephanomeria monocephala, Stephanomeria elata, Stephanomeria exigua, Stephanomeria lactucina, Stephanomeria cichoriacea, Stephanomeria virgata, Stephanomeria pauciflora, Stephanomeria thurberi, Stephanomeria parryi,
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-39824: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.