👉 Stichostemma is a type of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is often referred to as a "stichotomy" because it has two leaves that are perpendicular to each other, resembling a split or split point. Stichostemals are characterized by their unique shape, which can be found in a variety of species, including the common stichostemma (Stichostema lucidum).