Status:
valid
Authors:
Becking
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Madroño 36: 208 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648620
Common Names
- Serpentinicola Hastingsia
- Serpentinicola Daisy
- Serpentinicola Sunflower
Description
Hastingsia serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Hastingsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to California. It grows in serpentine soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hastingsia serpentinicola is used as an ornamental plant, for fuelwood, and for timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hastingsia serpentinicola has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hastingsia serpentinicola is a small evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 feet. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Hastingsia serpentinicola
Hastingsia serpentinicola is native to California and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the state.
Hastingsia serpentinicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hastingsia serpentinicola?
Hastingsia serpentinicola
What is the common name of Hastingsia serpentinicola?
Serpentine Mariposa Lily
Where is Hastingsia serpentinicola native to?
California
Species in the Hastingsia genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,