Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 73 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091031
Common Names
- Stenops helodes
- Helod's Stenops
- Helod's Groundsel
Description
Stenops helodes (also called Helod's Stenops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stenops helodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenops helodes is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenops helodes is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Stenops helodes
Stenops helodes can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Stenops helodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenops helodes?
Stenops helodes
What is the common name of Stenops helodes?
Smooth stenops
What type of plant is Stenops helodes?
Perennial herb
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Abrotanella inconspicua,
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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,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
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Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum hispidum,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
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Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,