Status:
valid
Authors:
Parry
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 8: 212 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216794
Common Names
- Tomentosa Stanleya
- Tomentosa Princesplume
- Tomentosa Stanleya Princesplume
Description
Stanleya tomentosa (also called Woolly Princesplume, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in deserts, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stanleya tomentosa has been used for its medicinal properties, including for treating digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stanleya tomentosa has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stanleya tomentosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stanleya tomentosa
Stanleya tomentosa is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Stanleya genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,