Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
runcinata
ID:
3256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002585



Common Names

  • Runcinate Stephanomeria
  • Stephanomeria runcinata
  • Runcinate Wirelettuce


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes runcinata E.James [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria runcinata runcinata [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria heterophylla Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ptiloria ramosa Rydb. [unknown]
  • Stephanomeria ramosa (Rydb.) Kittell in Tidestr. & Kittell [unknown]
  • Ptiloria runcinata (Nutt.) Davidson & Moxley [unknown]

Description

Stephanomeria runcinata (also called Wavyleaf Wirelettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanomeria runcinata is a flowering plant native to California. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanomeria runcinata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanomeria runcinata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Stephanomeria runcinata

Stephanomeria runcinata is native to the western United States.

Stephanomeria runcinata FAQ

What type of plant is Stephanomeria runcinata?

Stephanomeria runcinata is a perennial herb.

Where is Stephanomeria runcinata found?

Stephanomeria runcinata is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the scientific classification of Stephanomeria runcinata?

Stephanomeria runcinata is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Stephanomeria.

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,

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