Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hispida
ID:
32888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Wild & G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 323 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032217



Common Names

  • Hispida Bothriocline
  • Hispida False Flax
  • Hispida False Linseed


Searching for Bothriocline hispida? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Erlangea hispida S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Bothriocline hispida (also called Hairy bothriocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a few branches and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline hispida is used for its medicinal properties, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriocline hispida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Bothriocline hispida? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline hispida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Bothriocline hispida

Bothriocline hispida is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Bothriocline hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline hispida?

Bothriocline hispida

What type of plant is Bothriocline hispida?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Bothriocline hispida grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-131153: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.