Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heydeana
ID:
18959

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 266 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018288



Common Names

  • Heydeana Amolinia
  • Heydeana Daisy
  • Heydeana False Daisy


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Description

Amolinia heydeana (also called 'Heyde's Amolinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Amolinia heydeana is used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage crop, and as a soil erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amolinia heydeana has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amolinia heydeana is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Amolinia heydeana

Amolinia heydeana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Amolinia heydeana FAQ

What are the common names of Amolinia heydeana?

Common names of Amolinia heydeana include Hawkweed, Hawkweed Daisy, and Hawkweed Sunflower.

What is the growth habit of Amolinia heydeana?

Amolinia heydeana is an upright, fast-growing, annual or short-lived perennial shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height.

What is the soil type for Amolinia heydeana?

Amolinia heydeana prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Species in the Amolinia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117685: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.