Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Buch.-Ham.) Sch.Bip.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1861
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 18-19: 171 (1861)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009255
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Strobocalyx
- Arborea
- Strobocalyx arborea
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Conyza acuminata Wall. [unknown]
- Strobocalyx celebica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia monosis Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Gymnanthemum acuminatum Steetz [unknown]
- Vernonia javanica (Blume) DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia florescens Elmer [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Conyza arborea Wall. [unknown]
- Gymnanthemum arboreum (Buch.-Ham.) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Strobocalyx javanica Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Leucomeris javanica Blume ex DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia cuspidata Steud. [unknown]
- Vernonia vaniotii Levl. [unknown]
- Vernonia celebica (Blume) DC. [unknown]
- Decaneurum javanicum Miq. [unknown]
- Eupatorium celebicum Blume [unknown]
- Vernonia vaniotii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea conferta (DC.) J.Kost. [valid]
- Vernonia arborea glabra Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
- Vernonia vivekanathanii Uniyal [unknown]
- Vernonia javanica mollissima Ridl. [unknown]
- Leucomeris glabra Blume ex DC. [unknown]
- Flustula tomentosa Raf. [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea blumeana (DC.) Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
- Cacalia arborea Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia urdanetensis Elmer [unknown]
- Strobocalyx blumeana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia blumeana DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea mollissima (Ridl.) J.Kost. [valid]
- Vernonia arborea arborea  [unknown]
- Vernonia arborea celebica (Blume) J.Kost. [valid]
- Vernonia javanica javanica  [unknown]
- Vernonia javanica conferta DC. [unknown]
- Eupatorium javanicum Boerl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium javanicum Blume [unknown]
- Cacalia arborea Kunth [unknown]
- Leucomeris celebica Blume ex DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia urdanetense Elmer [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Strobocalyx arborea (also called Tree Cotton, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet and dry forests. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic in shape, and its flowers are white to yellow in color.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Strobocalyx arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Strobocalyx arborea is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Strobocalyx arborea is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and requires well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Strobocalyx arborea
                        
                            Strobocalyx arborea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Strobocalyx arborea FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Strobocalyx arborea?
Strobocalyx arborea
What is the family of Strobocalyx arborea?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Strobocalyx arborea?
Tree-like Strobocalyx
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Strobocalyx genus
                        
                            Strobocalyx insularum, 
Strobocalyx arborea, 
Strobocalyx secundifolia, 
Strobocalyx vidalii, 
Strobocalyx chunii, 
Strobocalyx solanifolia, 
Strobocalyx sylvatica, 
Strobocalyx bockiana, 
Strobocalyx solanifolia, 
Strobocalyx esculenta,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,