Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 19: 752 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019270
Common Names
- Stilpnopappus
- Pittieri's Stilpnopappus
- Pittieri's
Description
Stilpnopappus pittieri (also called 'Pittier's Stilpnopappus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and has a woody stem. It grows in open grasslands and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stilpnopappus pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floristry. It is known for its attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stilpnopappus pittieri has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stilpnopappus pittieri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Stilpnopappus pittieri
Stilpnopappus pittieri is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Stilpnopappus pittieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stilpnopappus pittieri?
Stilpnopappus pittieri
What is the common name of Stilpnopappus pittieri?
Pittier's Stilpnopappus
What is the natural habitat of Stilpnopappus pittieri?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites
Species in the Stilpnopappus genus
Stilpnopappus trichospiroides,
Stilpnopappus pantanalensis,
Stilpnopappus semirianus,
Stilpnopappus pittieri,
Stilpnopappus pratensis,
Stilpnopappus villosus,
Stilpnopappus cearensis,
Stilpnopappus tomentosus,
Stilpnopappus bullatus,
Stilpnopappus regnellii,
Stilpnopappus pohlii,
Stilpnopappus laiseae,
Stilpnopappus suffruticosus,
Stilpnopappus sellowianus,
Stilpnopappus speciosus,
Stilpnopappus pohlii,
Stilpnopappus scaposus,
Stilpnopappus apurensis,
Stilpnopappus glomeratus,
Stilpnopappus trichospiroides,
Stilpnopappus bicolor,
Stilpnopappus ferrugineus,
Stilpnopappus emarginatus,
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,