Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Baker.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1873
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(2): 139. 1873 [1 Jun 1873]
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048233
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pohlii Stilpnopappus
- Pohlii Stilpnopappus
- Pohlii Stilpnopappus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Stilpnopappus pohlii (also called Pohl's Stilpnopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically growing to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to South America, and is found in the grasslands of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It prefers dry, sunny, and well-drained soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Stilpnopappus pohlii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive problems, and skin disorders. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Stilpnopappus pohlii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Stilpnopappus pohlii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the plants will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Stilpnopappus pohlii
                        
                            Stilpnopappus pohlii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Stilpnopappus pohlii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Stilpnopappus pohlii?
Stilpnopappus pohlii
What is the common name of Stilpnopappus pohlii?
Pohl's stilpnopappus
What is the natural habitat of Stilpnopappus pohlii?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,