Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.E.Schill. & Panero) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62(4): 319 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331828
Common Names
- Davilanthus hidalgoanus
- Hidalgoanus Davilanthus
- Hidalgoanus Davilanthus Plant
Description
Davilanthus hidalgoanus (also called Hidalgo davilanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Davilanthus hidalgoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Davilanthus hidalgoanus is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davilanthus hidalgoanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in the high Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 10 years to reach maturity. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Davilanthus hidalgoanus
Davilanthus hidalgoanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Hidalgo.
Davilanthus hidalgoanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilanthus hidalgoanus?
Davilanthus hidalgoanus
What are the common names of Davilanthus hidalgoanus?
Hidalgoanus, Hidalgoana
Where does Davilanthus hidalgoanus grow?
Mexico
Species in the Davilanthus 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,