Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
1239138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wassh.) Wassh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 953 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238476


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Description

Stenostephanus jamesonii (also called Jameson's Stenostephanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria jamesonii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenostephanus jamesonii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostephanus jamesonii can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Stenostephanus jamesonii

Stenostephanus jamesonii is native to Mexico.

Stenostephanus jamesonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostephanus jamesonii?

Stenostephanus jamesonii

What is the common name of Stenostephanus jamesonii?

Stenostephanus

What is the family of Stenostephanus jamesonii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Stenostephanus genus

Stenostephanus sprucei, Stenostephanus sessilifolius, Stenostephanus silvaticus, Stenostephanus sanguineus, Stenostephanus lasiostachyus, Stenostephanus hondurensis, Stenostephanus wallnoeferi, Stenostephanus aglaus, Stenostephanus ampelinus, Stenostephanus atropurpureus, Stenostephanus charien, Stenostephanus charitopes, Stenostephanus cleefii, Stenostephanus cuatrecasasii, Stenostephanus cyaneus, Stenostephanus diversicolor, Stenostephanus enarthrocoma, Stenostephanus floriferus, Stenostephanus hispidulus, Stenostephanus kirkbridei, Stenostephanus lamprus, Stenostephanus latifolius, Stenostephanus leonardianus, Stenostephanus macrochilus, Stenostephanus macrolobus, Stenostephanus magdalenensis, Stenostephanus maximus, Stenostephanus pilosus, Stenostephanus putumayensis, Stenostephanus pycnostachys, Stenostephanus racemosus, Stenostephanus reflexiflorus, Stenostephanus scolnikae, Stenostephanus syscius, Stenostephanus tachirensis, Stenostephanus xanthothrix, Stenostephanus zuliensis, Stenostephanus ruberrimus, Stenostephanus puberulus, Stenostephanus longistaminus, Stenostephanus breedlovei, Stenostephanus chiapensis, Stenostephanus gracilis, Stenostephanus purpusii, Stenostephanus tacanensis, Stenostephanus latilabris, Stenostephanus monolophus, Stenostephanus asplundii, Stenostephanus jamesonii, Stenostephanus laxus,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.