Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
510153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Boissieu) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 163 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509485



Common Names

  • Hansenia Forbesii
  • Forbesii Hansenia
  • Hansenia Forbesii


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Synonyms

  • Notopterygium franchetii H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Notopterygium forbesii H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Angelica rubrivaginata H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Angelica tsinlingensis K.T.Fu [unknown]
  • Drymoscias forbesii Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Drymoscias franchetii Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Hansenia forbesii (also called Forbes' Hansenia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Hansenia forbesii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Hansenia forbesii is white or cream-colored, tubular in shape with 5 petals. The seed is an ovoid-shaped nut with a woody shell. Seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hansenia forbesii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hansenia forbesii

Hansenia forbesii is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Hansenia forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hansenia forbesii?

Hansenia forbesii

What is the natural habitat of Hansenia forbesii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering period of Hansenia forbesii?

Spring to summer

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

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.