Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 389, fig. 72 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008583
Common Names
- Stomatochaeta Cylindrica
- Coral Plant
- Coral Flower
Description
Stomatochaeta cylindrica (also called Cylindrical Stomatochaeta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatochaeta cylindrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatochaeta cylindrica is small and white, with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatochaeta cylindrica is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is easily propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be grown in a variety of soils but prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Stomatochaeta cylindrica
Stomatochaeta cylindrica is native to Central and South America.
Stomatochaeta cylindrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatochaeta cylindrica?
Stomatochaeta cylindrica
What is the common name of Stomatochaeta cylindrica?
Stomatochaeta cylindrica
What is the natural habitat of Stomatochaeta cylindrica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Stomatochaeta genus
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,