Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
71520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070849



Common Names

  • Wirelettuce
  • Stephanomeria
  • Panicled Wirelettuce


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Synonyms

  • Ptiloria paniculata (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]

Description

Stephanomeria paniculata (also called Wire-lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to California. It has a tall, upright habit and white flowers. It grows in sunny, well-drained sites and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanomeria paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stephanomeria paniculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanomeria paniculata can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within two weeks. To propagate through division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Stephanomeria paniculata

Stephanomeria paniculata is native to California and can be found in the coastal sage scrub of the southern California coast.

Stephanomeria paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria paniculata?

Stephanomeria paniculata

What is the common name of Stephanomeria paniculata?

Panicled Wirelettuce

What is the natural habitat of Stephanomeria paniculata?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-27644: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.