Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
exigua
ID:
91959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 428 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091288



Common Names

  • Stephanomeria exigua
  • Slender Wirelettuce
  • Slender Wire-Lettuce


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Synonyms

  • Stephanomeria schottii (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ptiloria exigua exigua [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria exigua exigua [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria exigua pentachaeta D.C.Eaton [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria pentachaeta D.C.Eaton in S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Stephanomeria exigua (also called wire lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanomeria exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stephanomeria exigua sub. carotifera (Hoover) Gottlieb
Stephanomeria exigua sub. deanei (J.F.Macbr.) Gottlieb
Stephanomeria exigua sub. coronaria (Greene) Gottlieb
Stephanomeria exigua sub. exigua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stephanomeria exigua is a yellow-white composite flower head with a large number of small tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanomeria exigua is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Stephanomeria exigua

Stephanomeria exigua can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Stephanomeria exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria exigua?

Stephanomeria exigua

What is the common name of Stephanomeria exigua?

Slender Wirelettuce

What is the natural habitat of Stephanomeria exigua?

It is found in dry stony places in the mountains of North America

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-47556: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.