Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
oligantha
ID:
558844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 285 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558176



Common Names

  • Stanfieldiella oligantha
  • Oligantha Stanfieldiella
  • Oligantha Moss


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Synonyms

  • Buforrestia oligantha Mildbr. [unknown]

Description

Stanfieldiella oligantha (also called Stanfield's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands. It has a low-growing, spreading habit, with small, daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stanfieldiella oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanfieldiella oligantha has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanfieldiella oligantha is a succulent cactus that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Stanfieldiella oligantha

Stanfieldiella oligantha can be found in the wild in South America.

Stanfieldiella oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanfieldiella oligantha?

Stanfieldiella oligantha

What is the common name of Stanfieldiella oligantha?

Oliganth Stanfieldiella

What is the natural habitat of Stanfieldiella oligantha?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266753: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.