Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 390. 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065252
Common Names
- Steviopsis fendleri
- Fendler's Steviopsis
- Fendler's Starwort
Synonyms
- Eriocarpum wootonii Greene [unknown]
Description
Steviopsis fendleri (also called Fendler's Steviopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a sprawling habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as a bedding plant or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Steviopsis fendleri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can help to prevent soil erosion. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steviopsis fendleri is a small yellow flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steviopsis fendleri is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Steviopsis fendleri
Steviopsis fendleri can be found in the southwestern United States, including parts of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Steviopsis fendleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steviopsis fendleri?
Steviopsis fendleri
What is the common name of Steviopsis fendleri?
Fendler's False-daisy
What is the natural habitat of Steviopsis fendleri?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Steviopsis genus
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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,
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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,