Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 381, fig. 71 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065264
Common Names
- Stenopadus obconicus
- Oblique Stenopadus
- Oblique Whitetop
Description
Stenopadus obconicus (also called Obconic Stenopadus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stenopadus obconicus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can help to prevent soil erosion. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenopadus obconicus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenopadus obconicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stenopadus obconicus
Stenopadus obconicus can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Stenopadus obconicus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stenopadus obconicus?
Stenopadus obconicus is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
What is the growth habit of Stenopadus obconicus?
Stenopadus obconicus is a perennial herb with an upright growth habit.
What is the average height of Stenopadus obconicus?
Stenopadus obconicus typically grows to a height of up to 1 meter.
Species in the Stenopadus genus
Stenopadus andicola,
Stenopadus connellii,
Stenopadus megacephalus,
Stenopadus talaumifolius,
Stenopadus huachamacari,
Stenopadus aracaensis,
Stenopadus obconicus,
Stenopadus colveei,
Stenopadus sericeus,
Stenopadus cucullatus,
Stenopadus jauensis,
Stenopadus chimantensis,
Stenopadus kunhardtii,
Stenopadus campestris,
Stenopadus colombianus,
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,