Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Maguire & Wurdack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 389 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011326
Common Names
- Stomatochaeta cymbifolia
- Forked Stomatochaeta
- Forked Stomatochaeta-grass
Description
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia (also called Cymbiform Stomatochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a simple stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-5 cm. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatochaeta cymbifolia is a small, yellow-green disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Stomatochaeta cymbifolia
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatochaeta cymbifolia?
Stomatochaeta cymbifolia
What is the common name of Stomatochaeta cymbifolia?
African Daisy
Where is Stomatochaeta cymbifolia native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Stomatochaeta genus
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,