Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 3: 33 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023387
Common Names
- Stoebe schultzii
- Schultz's Stoebe
- Schultz Stoebe
Synonyms
- Perotriche microphylla Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Stoebe salteri Levyns [unknown]
Description
Stoebe schultzii (also called Schultz's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stoebe schultzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stoebe schultzii is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoebe schultzii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Stoebe schultzii
Stoebe schultzii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Stoebe schultzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoebe schultzii?
Stoebe schultzii
What is the family of Stoebe schultzii?
Asteraceae
Where is Stoebe schultzii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.
Species in the Stoebe genus
Stoebe muirii,
Stoebe bruniades,
Stoebe nervigera,
Stoebe rosea,
Stoebe schultzii,
Stoebe montana,
Stoebe capitata,
Stoebe phyllostachya,
Stoebe alopecuroides,
Stoebe rugulosa,
Stoebe fusca,
Stoebe prostrata,
Stoebe cyathuloides,
Stoebe aethiopica,
Stoebe leucocephala,
Stoebe microphylla,
Stoebe gomphrenoides,
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,