Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocephala
ID:
131313

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 259 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130642

Common Names

  • Stoebe leucocephala
  • White-headed Stoebe
  • White-headed Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Stoebe squarrosa Harv. [unknown]

Description

Stoebe leucocephala (also called White-headed Stoebe, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas. It is an annual plant and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Stoebe leucocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stoebe leucocephala are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stoebe leucocephala is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Stoebe leucocephala

Stoebe leucocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Stoebe leucocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stoebe leucocephala?

Stoebe leucocephala

What is the common name of Stoebe leucocephala?

White-Headed Stoebe

What is the natural habitat of Stoebe leucocephala?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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,

References