Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hermosae
ID:
139295

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Kunkel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 25: 28 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138624



Common Names

  • Bethencourtia hermosae
  • Hermosa's Beehive Cactus
  • Hermosa's Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Bethencourtia hennosae (Pit.) G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Canariothamnus hermosae (Pit.) B.Nord. [unknown]
  • Senecio hermosae Pit. [unknown]

Description

Bethencourtia hermosae (also called Bethencourt's Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and has a hairy stem with small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bethencourtia hermosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bethencourtia hermosae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bethencourtia hermosae is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Bethencourtia hermosae

Bethencourtia hermosae is native to the Canary Islands.

Bethencourtia hermosae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bethencourtia hermosae?

Bethencourtia hermosae

What is the common name of Bethencourtia hermosae?

Hermosae Bethencourtia

What is the natural habitat of Bethencourtia hermosae?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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,