Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stipitata
ID:
84434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Dalla Torre

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Anleit. Beob. Alpenreis. 2: 257. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083763



Common Names

  • Willemetia stipitata
  • Stalked Willemetia
  • Stalked Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Calycocorsus stipitatus (Jacq.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Hieracium stipitatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Zollikoferia apargioides Bluff & Fingerh. [unknown]
  • Willemetia stipitata stipitata [unknown]
  • Chondrilla apargioides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Peltidium apargioides Zollik. [deprecated]
  • Hieracium stipatum Stenstr. [unknown]
  • Lagoseris apargioides Link [unknown]
  • Chondrilla stipitata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Willemetia hieracioides Neck. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum stipitatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Willemetia stipitata (also called White-flowered Willemetia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Willemetia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb for treating skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Willemetia stipitata sub. stipitata
Willemetia stipitata sub. albanica (Kümmerle & Jáv.) Kirschnerová

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willemetia stipitata has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willemetia stipitata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated from seed in spring or autumn, or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Willemetia stipitata

Willemetia stipitata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Willemetia stipitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willemetia stipitata?

Willemetia stipitata

Where is Willemetia stipitata found?

Willemetia stipitata is found in South America, mainly in Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Willemetia stipitata?

Willemetia stipitata is a shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves.

Species in the Willemetia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-40237: Based on the initial data import
Karl Wilhelm von Dalla Torre (1850-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalla Torre' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.