Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
133046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
New Man. Bot. Centr. Rocky Mt. : 588 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132375



Common Names

  • Desert-thorn
  • California-thorn
  • Stephanomeria


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes parviflora Riddell [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria pauciflora pauciflora [unknown]
  • Lygodesmia pauciflora (Torr.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Ptiloria lygodesmoides A.Heller [unknown]
  • Ptiloria cinerea S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria lygodesmoides M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Ptiloria pauciflora (Torr.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes pauciflora Torr. [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria cinerea (S.F.Blake) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria pauciflora parishii (Jeps.) Munz [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria lygodesmoides M.E.Jones ex L.F.Hend. [unknown]

Description

Stephanomeria pauciflora (also called Wire Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanomeria pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanomeria pauciflora has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanomeria pauciflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in autumn or early spring in a cold frame or in situ. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stephanomeria pauciflora

Stephanomeria pauciflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington and east to Idaho and Montana.

Stephanomeria pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria pauciflora?

Stephanomeria pauciflora

What is the common name of Stephanomeria pauciflora?

Few-flowered wirelettuce

What type of plant is Stephanomeria pauciflora?

Herbaceous perennial

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-93218: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.