Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 48 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090539
Common Names
- Glandular Steiractinia
- Glandular Daisy Bush
- Glandular Aster
Description
Steiractinia glandulosa (also called Glandular Steiractinia, Glandular Daisy, and Glandular Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in savannas and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Steiractinia glandulosa is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Steiractinia glandulosa sub. glandulosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steiractinia glandulosa is yellow in color and has a star-shaped petal arrangement. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steiractinia glandulosa is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Steiractinia glandulosa
Steiractinia glandulosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Steiractinia glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steiractinia glandulosa?
Steiractinia glandulosa
What type of plant is Steiractinia glandulosa?
Steiractinia glandulosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Steiractinia glandulosa found?
Steiractinia glandulosa is found in the western United States and Mexico.
What is the habitat of Steiractinia glandulosa?
Steiractinia glandulosa is found in dry, rocky habitats.
What is the flowering season of Steiractinia glandulosa?
Steiractinia glandulosa typically flowers from April to July.
Species in the Steiractinia genus
Steiractinia helianthoides,
Steiractinia quetamensis,
Steiractinia tachirensis,
Steiractinia lucidula,
Steiractinia schlimii,
Steiractinia aspera,
Steiractinia sodiroi,
Steiractinia rusbyana,
Steiractinia klattii,
Steiractinia grantii,
Steiractinia sararensis,
Steiractinia cupulifera,
Steiractinia glandulosa,
Steiractinia meridensis,
Steiractinia ocanensis,
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,