Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
117518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(4): 852 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116847



Common Names

  • Cyrtocymura harleyi
  • Harley's Cyrtocymura
  • Harley's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia laevigata laevigata [unknown]
  • Vernonia harleyi H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtocymura harleyi (also called Harley's Cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hypnum leucodonteum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil. It is also used in the production of potpourri and as a decorative element in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtocymura harleyi is a small white flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtocymura harleyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyrtocymura harleyi

Cyrtocymura harleyi can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Cyrtocymura harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtocymura harleyi?

Cyrtocymura harleyi

What is the common name of Cyrtocymura harleyi?

Harley's Coneflower

Where is Cyrtocymura harleyi native to?

South Africa

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-7823: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.