Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonorensis
ID:
138886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 4: 26 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138215



Common Names

  • Sonoran Stylocline
  • Sonoran Gumweed
  • Sonoran Stylocline Gumweed


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Description

Stylocline sonorensis (also called Sonoran desert-thorn, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a small, solitary flower head. It grows in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stylocline sonorensis is used for its ornamental value as it has bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, sore throat, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylocline sonorensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylocline sonorensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Arizona. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Stylocline sonorensis

Stylocline sonorensis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of Mexico.

Stylocline sonorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylocline sonorensis?

Stylocline sonorensis

What are the common names of Stylocline sonorensis?

Sonoran Stylocline

What is the natural habitat of Stylocline sonorensis?

It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98867: Based on the initial data import
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.