Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
stenostachya
ID:
389098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Fitzg.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 27 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388430



Common Names

  • Dielsia stenostachya
  • Narrow-spiked Dielsia
  • Narrow-spiked Dielsia


Searching for Dielsia stenostachya? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Dielsia cygnorum Gilg [illegitimate]
  • Restio stenostachyus Fitzg. [unknown]

Description

Dielsia stenostachya (also called Stenostachya Dielsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dielsia stenostachya has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dielsia stenostachya is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

Searching for Dielsia stenostachya? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dielsia stenostachya is a perennial plant that propagates by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to keep the soil moist until the plants are established. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dielsia stenostachya

Dielsia stenostachya is native to the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

Dielsia stenostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dielsia stenostachya?

Dielsia stenostachya

What is the common name of Dielsia stenostachya?

Narrow-spiked Broomrape

What is the family of Dielsia stenostachya?

Orobanchaceae

Species in the Dielsia genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239670: Based on the initial data import
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.