Status:
valid
Authors:
Redonda-Mart. & Villaseñor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 85(1): 2 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341197
Common Names
- Stramentopappus Congestiflorus
- Congested-flowered Stramentopappus
- Congested-flowered Cottonweed
Description
Stramentopappus congestiflorus (also called Congested-Flowered Stramentopappus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Stramentopappus congestiflorus is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stramentopappus congestiflorus has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stramentopappus congestiflorus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Stramentopappus congestiflorus
Stramentopappus congestiflorus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stramentopappus congestiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stramentopappus congestiflorus?
Stramentopappus congestiflorus
What is the common name of Stramentopappus congestiflorus?
Congested-flowered Stramentopappus
What is the family of Stramentopappus congestiflorus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Stramentopappus 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,