Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 79 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090887
Common Names
- Field Stenachaenium
- Stenachaenium Campestre
- Field Stenachaenia
Synonyms
- Stenachaenium macrocephalum (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Stenachaenium campestre (also called field aster, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and grows in dry, sandy, open areas, such as coastal dunes and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stenachaenium campestre is an edible plant that is used in cooking. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenachaenium campestre is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenachaenium campestre can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Stenachaenium campestre
Stenachaenium campestre can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Stenachaenium campestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenachaenium campestre?
Stenachaenium campestre
What is the common name of Stenachaenium campestre?
Field Stenachaenium
What is the best soil type for Stenachaenium campestre?
Stenachaenium campestre prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.
Species in the Stenachaenium 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,