Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) Durieu
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 364. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074545
Common Names
- Many-stemmed Coleostephus
- Many-branched Coleostephus
- Many-flowered Coleostephus
Description
Coleostephus multicaulis (also called Many-stemmed aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed areas. It has bright yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Coleostephus multicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coleostephus multicaulis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleostephus multicaulis is an annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to the desired spacing and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Coleostephus multicaulis
Coleostephus multicaulis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Coleostephus multicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleostephus multicaulis?
Coleostephus multicaulis
What is the common name of Coleostephus multicaulis?
Many-stemmed Sunflower
What type of plant is Coleostephus multicaulis?
Annual herb
Species in the Coleostephus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,