Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
120273

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 831 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119602



Common Names

  • Ethiopian Stoebe
  • Aethiopica Stoebe
  • Stoebe aethiopica


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Synonyms

  • Stoebe phylicoides Thunb. [unknown]
  • Seriphium juniperifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Seriphium aethiopicum Steud. [unknown]
  • Seriphium phylicoides Pers. [unknown]

Description

Stoebe aethiopica (also called African Plume, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stoebe aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stoebe aethiopica is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stoebe aethiopica is a perennial plant that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Stoebe aethiopica

Stoebe aethiopica can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Stoebe aethiopica FAQ

What type of plant is Stoebe aethiopica?

Stoebe aethiopica is an evergreen shrub in the daisy family.

Where does Stoebe aethiopica grow?

Stoebe aethiopica is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Stoebe aethiopica?

Stoebe aethiopica is an upright, branching shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

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