Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus ex Schltr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
217
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073930
Common Names
- Schlechteri
- Steirodiscus
- Schlechteri Steirodiscus
Synonyms
- Psilothonna schlechteri (Bolus) E.Phillips [unknown]
Description
Steirodiscus schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Steirodiscus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Steirodiscus schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steirodiscus schlechteri is a small, yellow-green disc, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steirodiscus schlechteri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Where to Find Steirodiscus schlechteri
Steirodiscus schlechteri is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in rocky soils at elevations of up to 3,500 meters.
Steirodiscus schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steirodiscus schlechteri?
Steirodiscus schlechteri
What is the natural habitat of Steirodiscus schlechteri?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the medicinal uses of Steirodiscus schlechteri?
It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Species in the Steirodiscus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,