Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
24755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(6): 336 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024084



Common Names

  • Stomatanthes dentatus
  • Toothed Stomatanthes
  • Toothed False Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Ophryosporus burchellii Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tetranthum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium dentatum Gardner in Hook. [unknown]

Description

Stomatanthes dentatus (also called toothed stomatanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, with yellow ray flowers and a dark brown center disk. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Stomatanthes dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow-orange, Seed: small, dark, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stomatanthes dentatus is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Stomatanthes dentatus

Stomatanthes dentatus is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical forests of Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Stomatanthes dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stomatanthes dentatus?

Stomatanthes dentatus

What is the common name of Stomatanthes dentatus?

Toothed Stomatanthes

Where is Stomatanthes dentatus native to?

Stomatanthes dentatus is native to Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123271: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.