Status:
valid
Authors:
G.M.Barroso
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 24 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130943
Common Names
- Edmundo's stylotrichium
- Edmundo's grass
- Edmundo's needle grass
Description
Stylotrichium edmundoi (also called Edmundo's Stylotrichium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stylotrichium edmundoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylotrichium edmundoi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylotrichium edmundoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to water regularly and fertilize the plant to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Stylotrichium edmundoi
Stylotrichium edmundoi is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Stylotrichium edmundoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylotrichium edmundoi?
Stylotrichium edmundoi
What are the common names of Stylotrichium edmundoi?
Edmundo's Daisy, Edmundo's Daisybush
What is the natural habitat of Stylotrichium edmundoi?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Stylotrichium 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,