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
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.
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 Tricholepis genus
Tricholepis raghavendrae,
Tricholepis furcata,
Tricholepis trichocephala,
Tricholepis karensium,
Tricholepis infundibuliformis,
Tricholepis radicans,
Tricholepis angustifolia,
Tricholepis stictophyllum,
Tricholepis roylei,
Tricholepis stewartei,
Tricholepis amplexicaulis,
Tricholepis elongata,
Tricholepis montana,
Tricholepis chaetolepis,
Tricholepis glaberrima,
Tricholepis tibetica,
Tricholepis nakaoi,
Tricholepis eburnea,
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,