Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 349 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086758
Common Names
- Stoebe alopecuroides
- Alopecuroides
- Stoebe
Description
Stoebe alopecuroides (also called Foxtail Plume, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stoebe alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stoebe alopecuroides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoebe alopecuroides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Stoebe alopecuroides
Stoebe alopecuroides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.
Stoebe alopecuroides FAQ
What type of plant is Stoebe alopecuroides?
Stoebe alopecuroides is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Stoebe alopecuroides native to?
Stoebe alopecuroides is native to South America.
What is the growth habit of Stoebe alopecuroides?
Stoebe alopecuroides has an upright growth habit.
Species in the Stoebe genus
Stoebe muirii,
Stoebe bruniades,
Stoebe nervigera,
Stoebe rosea,
Stoebe schultzii,
Stoebe montana,
Stoebe capitata,
Stoebe phyllostachya,
Stoebe alopecuroides,
Stoebe rugulosa,
Stoebe fusca,
Stoebe prostrata,
Stoebe cyathuloides,
Stoebe aethiopica,
Stoebe leucocephala,
Stoebe microphylla,
Stoebe gomphrenoides,
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,