Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) H.Rob. & V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108(2-3): 227 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089015
Common Names
- Stramentopappus Pooleae
- Pooleae Stramentopappus
- Stramentopappus
Description
Stramentopappus pooleae (also called Poole's Horseweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stramentopappus pooleae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stramentopappus pooleae is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stramentopappus pooleae is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Stramentopappus pooleae
Stramentopappus pooleae is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It can be found in countries such as Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland.
Stramentopappus pooleae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stramentopappus pooleae?
Stramentopappus pooleae
What is the common name of Stramentopappus pooleae?
Poole's Bristle Grass
What is the natural habitat of Stramentopappus pooleae?
Dry open grasslands
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,