Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glandulicinctus
ID:
127474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) H.Rob. & B.Kahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 99(3): 499 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126803

Common Names

  • Glandular Stephanus
  • Glandular Distephanus
  • Distephanus

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia glandulicincta Humbert [unknown]
  • Vernonia glandulicincta H.Humb. [unknown]

Description

Distephanus glandulicinctus (also called glandular distephanus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Distephanus glandulicinctus is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Distephanus glandulicinctus has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distephanus glandulicinctus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Distephanus glandulicinctus

Distephanus glandulicinctus is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Distephanus glandulicinctus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Distephanus glandulicinctus?

Distephanus glandulicinctus

What is the common name of Distephanus glandulicinctus?

Glandular Distephanus

What type of plant is Distephanus glandulicinctus?

Perennial herb

Species in the Distephanus genus

Distephanus rochonioides, Distephanus angulifolius, Distephanus trinervis, Distephanus glutinosus, Distephanus ochroleucus, Distephanus polygalifolius, Distephanus manambolensis, Distephanus anisochaetoides, Distephanus garnieriana, Distephanus polygalaefolia, Distephanus gazmi, Distephanus biafrae, Distephanus nummulariifolius, Distephanus lastellei, Distephanus qazmi, Distephanus eriophyllus, Distephanus malacophytus, Distephanus capitatus, Distephanus antandroy, Distephanus subluteus, Distephanus angolensis, Distephanus streptocladus, Distephanus henryi, Distephanus mahafaly, Distephanus divaricatus, Distephanus garnierianus, Distephanus majungensis, Distephanus mangokensis, Distephanus glandulicinctus, Distephanus plumosus, Distephanus swinglei, Distephanus cloiselii, Distephanus forrestii, Distephanus populifolius, Distephanus bakeri, Distephanus ambongensis, Distephanus quartziticola, Distephanus madagascariensis, Distephanus inhacensis, Distephanus ibityensis, Distephanus bara, Distephanus capuronii, Distephanus grevei, Distephanus poissonii, Distephanus polytricholepis, Distephanus rhodopappus, Distephanus spiciformis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87819: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Brian Kahn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Kahn' in the authors string.