Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex B.L.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(6): 337 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136709
Common Names
- Stomatanthes polycephalus
- Many-Headed Stomatanthes
- Polycephalous Stomatanthes
Synonyms
- Eupatorium polycephalum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium polycephalum Sch.Bip. ex B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium polycephalum polycephalum [unknown]
- Eupatorium racemosum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Stomatanthes polycephalus (also called Many-headed stomatanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatanthes polycephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stomatanthes polycephalus has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatanthes polycephalus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to three weeks to germinate. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stomatanthes polycephalus
Stomatanthes polycephalus is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Stomatanthes polycephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatanthes polycephalus?
Stomatanthes polycephalus
What is the common name of Stomatanthes polycephalus?
Many-headed Stomatanthes
Where is Stomatanthes polycephalus native to?
South America
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,