Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stewartei
ID:
77280

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 380 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076609



Common Names

  • Stewart's Tricholepis
  • Tricholepis Stewartei
  • Stewartei Tricholepis


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Description

Tricholepis stewartei (also called Stewart's Tricholepis, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and bright green foliage. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tricholepis stewartei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are edible. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricholepis stewartei is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricholepis stewartei is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Tricholepis stewartei

Tricholepis stewartei is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Tricholepis stewartei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricholepis stewartei?

Tricholepis stewartei

What is the common name of Tricholepis stewartei?

Stewart's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Tricholepis stewartei?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-3326: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.