Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 438 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114189
Common Names
- Roundleaf Stylotrichium
- Roundleaf Cottonweed
- Roundleaf Cotton-grass
Description
Stylotrichium rotundifolium (also called Round-leaved Stylotrichium, among many other common names) is an upright perennial herb with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It is native to the grasslands of Europe and is found in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stylotrichium rotundifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylotrichium rotundifolium is a small yellow flower with a single pistil and four stamens. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown seed. The seedling is a small, round, yellow-brown seedling with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylotrichium rotundifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stylotrichium rotundifolium
Stylotrichium rotundifolium is native to the mountains of western North America. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Stylotrichium rotundifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylotrichium rotundifolium?
Stylotrichium rotundifolium
What is the common name of Stylotrichium rotundifolium?
Round-leaved thistle
What is the natural habitat of Stylotrichium rotundifolium?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,