Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 5: 37 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991512
Common Names
- Stylobasium spathulatum
- Spatulate Stylobasium
- Spatulate-leaved Stylobasium
Description
Stylobasium spathulatum (also called Spatulate Stylobasium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stylobasium spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylobasium spathulatum is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylobasium spathulatum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Stylobasium spathulatum
Stylobasium spathulatum can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.
Species in the Stylobasium genus
Species in the Surianaceae family