Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(6): 336 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007674
Common Names
- Hirsutus Stomatanthes
- Hirsutus
- Hirsutus Stomatanthes
Description
Stomatanthes hirsutus (also called Hairy Stomatanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has hairy stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatanthes hirsutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatanthes hirsutus is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatanthes hirsutus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stomatanthes hirsutus
Stomatanthes hirsutus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Stomatanthes hirsutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatanthes hirsutus?
Stomatanthes hirsutus
What is the common name of Stomatanthes hirsutus?
Hairy Stomatanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stomatanthes hirsutus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, 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,