Struthiola scaettae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaettae
ID:
1282789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Staner
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 13: 368 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282127
Common Names
- Struthiola
- Scaettae
- Scaetta Struthiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Struthiola scaettae (also called Scaetta's Struthiola, among many other common names) is a small herb native to California. It has small white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in grasslands and meadows, and is tolerant of dry conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Struthiola scaettae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthiola scaettae is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Struthiola scaettae is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Struthiola scaettae
Struthiola scaettae can be found in the dry forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Struthiola scaettae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Struthiola scaettae?
Struthiola scaettae
What is the common name of Struthiola scaettae?
Scaetta's Struthiola
What is the natural habitat of Struthiola scaettae?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia
Species in the Struthiola genus
Struthiola argentea, Struthiola cicatricosa, Struthiola bachmanniana, Struthiola ciliata, Struthiola confusa, Struthiola dodecandra, Struthiola ericoides, Struthiola fasciata, Struthiola garciana, Struthiola hirsuta, Struthiola leptantha, Struthiola lineariloba, Struthiola macowanii, Struthiola martiana, Struthiola mundtii, Struthiola myrsinites, Struthiola parviflora, Struthiola pondoensis, Struthiola recta, Struthiola rigida, Struthiola salteri, Struthiola striata, Struthiola tetralepis, Struthiola tomentosa, Struthiola thomsonii, Struthiola angustiloba, Struthiola scaettae, Struthiola anomala, Struthiola eckloniana, Struthiola montana, Struthiola rhodesiana,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50316304: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Staner (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staner' in the authors string.