Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
622628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Norman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 94 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621960



Common Names

  • Hooker's Cortiella
  • Hooker's Daisy
  • Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pleurospermum glacialis (Bonner) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Cortia hookeri C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cortiella cauwetmarciana Farille & S.B.Malla [unknown]
  • Cortiella glacialis Bonner [unknown]
  • Schulzia hookeri (C.B.Clarke) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pleurospermum glaciale (Bonner) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Cortiella hookeri (also called Hooker's Cortiella, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States. It is found in chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cortiella hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cortiella hookeri is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortiella hookeri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but seeds can also be used. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and keep them in a warm, shaded area until they are established.

Where to Find Cortiella hookeri

Cortiella hookeri is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cortiella hookeri FAQ

What type of plant is Cortiella hookeri?

Cortiella hookeri is a grass species.

Where is Cortiella hookeri found?

Cortiella hookeri is found in South Africa.

What is the blooming period of Cortiella hookeri?

Cortiella hookeri blooms in the summer months.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2738351: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.