Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 437 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034390
Common Names
- Stylotrichium Corymbosum
- Corymbosum
- Stylotrichium
Synonyms
- Carelia agrianthus Kuntze [unknown]
- Agrianthus corymbosus DC. [unknown]
- Ageratum corymbosum (DC.) Benth. ex Baker [unknown]
- Ageratum salicifolium Hemsley [unknown]
- Ageratum agrianthus O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Stylotrichium corymbosum (also called Spreading-branched Stylotrichium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stylotrichium corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylotrichium corymbosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylotrichium corymbosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Stylotrichium corymbosum
Stylotrichium corymbosum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Stylotrichium corymbosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylotrichium corymbosum?
Stylotrichium corymbosum
Where is Stylotrichium corymbosum found?
Stylotrichium corymbosum is found in South America.
What is the natural habitat of Stylotrichium corymbosum?
Stylotrichium corymbosum is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Stylotrichium genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,