Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 249. 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004699
Common Names
- Columbiadoria hallii
- Hall's Columbiadoria
- Hall's False Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster howellii Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplopappus hallii A.Gray [unknown]
- Aster howellii S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Hesperodoria hallii Greene [unknown]
- Pyrrocoma hallii (A.Gray) Howell [unknown]
- Hoorebekia hallii Piper [unknown]
Description
Columbiadoria hallii (also called Hall's Columbiadoria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Columbiadoria hallii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as its leaves contain compounds that are toxic to many insects. Additionally, it can be used as a natural dye, as its flowers produce a yellow-orange pigment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Columbiadoria hallii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Columbiadoria hallii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to use a soil that is slightly acidic. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Columbiadoria hallii
Columbiadoria hallii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and meadows.
Columbiadoria hallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Columbiadoria hallii?
Columbiadoria hallii
What is the common name of Columbiadoria hallii?
Hall's Columbiadoria
What type of plant is Columbiadoria hallii?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Columbiadoria hallii?
Grassy places, roadsides, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Columbiadoria hallii?
Summer
Species in the Columbiadoria 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,