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
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.
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 Stomatanthes genus
Stomatanthes subcapitatus,
Stomatanthes hirsutus,
Stomatanthes africanus,
Stomatanthes corumbensis,
Stomatanthes oblongifolius,
Stomatanthes dentatus,
Stomatanthes pernambucensis,
Stomatanthes meyeri,
Stomatanthes reticulatus,
Stomatanthes dyctiophyllus,
Stomatanthes helenae,
Stomatanthes trigonus,
Stomatanthes warmingii,
Stomatanthes loefgrenii,
Stomatanthes pinnatipartitus,
Stomatanthes oblongifolius,
Stomatanthes polycephalus,
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,