Status:
valid
Authors:
Aristeg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 3: 39. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039450
Common Names
- Stomatochaeta Steyermarkii
- Steyermark's Stomatochaeta
- Steyermark's False Daisy
Description
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Stomatochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Venezuela. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and dark green with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii is a perennial herb that is native to the tropics. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Stomatochaeta steyermarkii
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatochaeta steyermarkii?
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii
What is the common name of Stomatochaeta steyermarkii?
Steyermark's Stomatochaeta
What is the natural habitat of Stomatochaeta steyermarkii?
Stomatochaeta steyermarkii is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.
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,