Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
balsamita
ID:
60859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
K. Koch in Linnaea 24. 1851. 423 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060188



Common Names

  • Balsamita Stizolophus
  • Stizolophus Balsamita
  • Balsamita Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Stizolophus balsamitella (Bornm.) Soják [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa balsamita Sweet [unknown]
  • Stizolophus balsamitifolius Cass. [unknown]
  • Centaurea balsamitella Bornm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea balsamita Lam. [unknown]

Description

Stizolophus balsamita (also called Balsam Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stizolophus balsamita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stizolophus balsamita has a flower with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stizolophus balsamita is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Stizolophus balsamita

Stizolophus balsamita is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, and Italy.

Stizolophus balsamita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stizolophus balsamita?

Stizolophus balsamita

What is the common name of Stizolophus balsamita?

Balsam-scented Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Stizolophus balsamita?

It is found in moist to dry, open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251693-1: Based on the initial data import