Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 57 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001788
Common Names
- Filiform Stenocarpha
- Threadlike Stenocarpha
- Threadlike Sunray
Synonyms
- Galinsoga filiformis Hemsl. [unknown]
- Galinsoga filiformis filiformis [unknown]
- Stenocarpha filiformis filiformis [unknown]
- Galinsoga filiformis (S.F.Blake) Canne [unknown]
Description
Stenocarpha filiformis (also called White-top Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a woody base and slender stems with small, white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in open woodland, grassland, and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Stenocarpha filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenocarpha filiformis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenocarpha filiformis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Stenocarpha filiformis
Stenocarpha filiformis is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Stenocarpha filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenocarpha filiformis?
Stenocarpha filiformis
What is the common name of Stenocarpha filiformis?
Thread-leaved Stenocarpha
What is the family of Stenocarpha filiformis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Stenocarpha 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,