Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 18: 30 (1964) (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134831
Common Names
- Hutchison's Barnadesia
- Hutchison's Barnadesia
- Hutchison's Barnadesia
Description
Barnadesia hutchisoniana (also called Hutchison's Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Barnadesia hutchisoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barnadesia hutchisoniana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barnadesia hutchisoniana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.
Where to Find Barnadesia hutchisoniana
Barnadesia hutchisoniana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Barnadesia hutchisoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barnadesia hutchisoniana?
Barnadesia hutchisoniana
What is the common name of Barnadesia hutchisoniana?
Barnadesia
What is the family of Barnadesia hutchisoniana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Barnadesia genus
Barnadesia ciliata,
Barnadesia blakeana,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia polyacantha,
Barnadesia arborea,
Barnadesia pycnophylla,
Barnadesia odorata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia dombeyana,
Barnadesia macbridei,
Barnadesia reticulata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia horrida,
Barnadesia kingii,
Barnadesia glomerata,
Barnadesia lehmannii,
Barnadesia corymbosa,
Barnadesia wurdackii,
Barnadesia caryophylla,
Barnadesia parviflora,
Barnadesia macrocephala,
Barnadesia woodii,
Barnadesia hutchisoniana,
Barnadesia jelskii,
Barnadesia aculeata,
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,