Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hooveri
ID:
99526

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Carr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 140 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098855



Common Names

  • Calycadenia
  • Hoover's Calycadenia
  • Hooveri


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Description

Calycadenia hooveri (also called Hoover's Calycadenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calycadenia hooveri is used as a medicinal plant and also for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycadenia hooveri has white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycadenia hooveri is a perennial herb that is native to California. It is a low-growing plant with small, white daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and they should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Calycadenia hooveri

Calycadenia hooveri is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Calycadenia hooveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycadenia hooveri?

Calycadenia hooveri

What is the common name of Calycadenia hooveri?

Hoover's calycadenia

What type of plant is Calycadenia hooveri?

Perennial herb

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-5541: Based on the initial data import
Gerald D. Carr (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Carr' in the authors string.