Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartvig & Strid
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108: 318 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568210
Common Names
- Stenopetalus Bolanthus
- Stenopetalus Foamflower
- Stenopetalus Indian Pipe
Description
Bolanthus stenopetalus (also called Narrow-petaled hogweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its narrow-petaled leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bolanthus stenopetalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bolanthus stenopetalus is a white-yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bolanthus stenopetalus is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in as little as one year.
Where to Find Bolanthus stenopetalus
Bolanthus stenopetalus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Bolanthus stenopetalus FAQ
What is the common name of Bolanthus stenopetalus?
Narrow-petalled Bolanthus
What is the scientific name of Narrow-petalled Bolanthus?
Bolanthus stenopetalus
What is the family of Bolanthus stenopetalus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Bolanthus genus
Bolanthus chelmicus,
Bolanthus cherlerioides,
Bolanthus creutzburgii,
Bolanthus filicaulis,
Bolanthus frankenioides,
Bolanthus fruticulosus,
Bolanthus graecus,
Bolanthus hirsutus,
Bolanthus huber-morathii,
Bolanthus intermedius,
Bolanthus laconicus,
Bolanthus mevlanae,
Bolanthus minuartioides,
Bolanthus spergulifolius,
Bolanthus stenopetalus,
Bolanthus thessalus,
Bolanthus thymifolius,
Bolanthus thymoides,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,