Status:
valid
Authors:
(Post) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Novit. Bot. Delect. Seminum Horti Bot. Univ. Carol. Prag. 1962: 48 (1962) (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035433
Common Names
- Balsam Ragwort
- Balsam Groundsel
- Balsam Ragweed
Description
Stizolophus balsamitoides (also called Balsam-scented Stizolophus, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flower heads. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stizolophus balsamitoides is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stizolophus balsamitoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stizolophus balsamitoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Stizolophus balsamitoides
Stizolophus balsamitoides can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North Asia.
Stizolophus balsamitoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stizolophus balsamitoides?
Stizolophus balsamitoides
What is the common name of Stizolophus balsamitoides?
Balsam-Leafed Stizolophus
What type of plant is Stizolophus balsamitoides?
Annual
Species in the Stizolophus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,