Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buscal. & Muschl.) Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Asterac. Fl. Afr. Cent. (Fragm. Flor. Geobot. 36(1) Supp. 1) 2: 456 (1991):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107645
Common Names
- Helen's Stomatanthes
- Helen's Toothleaf
- Helen's False Foxglove
Description
Stomatanthes helenae (also called Helen's Stomatanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is found in dry, open areas, such as rocky hillsides, desert flats, and sandy washes.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatanthes helenae is a medicinal plant used for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatanthes helenae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatanthes helenae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Stomatanthes helenae
Stomatanthes helenae can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Stomatanthes helenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatanthes helenae?
Stomatanthes helenae
Where does Stomatanthes helenae grow?
Stomatanthes helenae is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Stomatanthes helenae prefer?
Stomatanthes helenae prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.
Species in the Stomatanthes genus
Stomatanthes subcapitatus,
Stomatanthes hirsutus,
Stomatanthes africanus,
Stomatanthes corumbensis,
Stomatanthes oblongifolius,
Stomatanthes dentatus,
Stomatanthes pernambucensis,
Stomatanthes meyeri,
Stomatanthes reticulatus,
Stomatanthes dyctiophyllus,
Stomatanthes helenae,
Stomatanthes trigonus,
Stomatanthes warmingii,
Stomatanthes loefgrenii,
Stomatanthes pinnatipartitus,
Stomatanthes oblongifolius,
Stomatanthes polycephalus,
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,