Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hypsophila
ID:
123162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Webbia 24: 195. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122491



Common Names

  • Highland Floscaldasia
  • Floscaldasia hypsophila
  • Highland Floscaldasia Grass


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Description

Floscaldasia hypsophila (also called Floscaldasia hypsophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Floscaldasia hypsophila 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 headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Floscaldasia hypsophila has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscaldasia hypsophila is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Floscaldasia hypsophila

Floscaldasia hypsophila is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Floscaldasia hypsophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscaldasia hypsophila?

Floscaldasia hypsophila

What is the common name of Floscaldasia hypsophila?

High-loving Floscaldasia

What is the natural habitat of Floscaldasia hypsophila?

Grasslands of the Alps in Europe

Species in the Floscaldasia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-83659: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.