Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 259 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134769
Common Names
- Stoebe
- Microphylla
- Stoebe Microphylla
Description
Stoebe microphylla (also called 'Small-Leaved Stoebe', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stoebe microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stoebe microphylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoebe microphylla is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Stoebe microphylla
Stoebe microphylla is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in open, sunny areas with well-drained soils.
Stoebe microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoebe microphylla?
Stoebe microphylla
What type of plant is Stoebe microphylla?
It is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Stoebe microphylla native to?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Stoebe genus
Stoebe muirii,
Stoebe bruniades,
Stoebe nervigera,
Stoebe rosea,
Stoebe schultzii,
Stoebe montana,
Stoebe capitata,
Stoebe phyllostachya,
Stoebe alopecuroides,
Stoebe rugulosa,
Stoebe fusca,
Stoebe prostrata,
Stoebe cyathuloides,
Stoebe aethiopica,
Stoebe leucocephala,
Stoebe microphylla,
Stoebe gomphrenoides,
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,