Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Sellowia 19: 34 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659040
Common Names
- Hieronymiella aurea
- Aurea
- Aureate
Synonyms
- Hieronymiella tintinensis Hunz. [unknown]
Description
Hieronymiella aurea (also called Golden Hieronymiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist and dry deciduous forests, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieronymiella aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieronymiella aurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieronymiella aurea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hieronymiella aurea
Hieronymiella aurea is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Hieronymiella aurea FAQ
What are the requirements for Hieronymiella aurea to thrive?
Hieronymiella aurea requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering.
What type of soil is best for Hieronymiella aurea?
Hieronymiella aurea prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How big does Hieronymiella aurea grow?
Hieronymiella aurea can reach a height of up to 4 feet.
Species in the Hieronymiella genus
Hieronymiella angustissima,
Hieronymiella argentina,
Hieronymiella aurea,
Hieronymiella clidanthoides,
Hieronymiella pamiana,
Hieronymiella speciosa,
Hieronymiella cachiensis,
Hieronymiella caletensis,
Hieronymiella bedelarii,
Hieronymiella cardenasii,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,