Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurva
ID:
60144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 156 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059473



Common Names

  • Haastia Recurva
  • Recurva
  • Haastia


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Synonyms

  • Haastia recurva recurva [unknown]

Description

Haastia recurva (also called New Zealand Wind Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to New Zealand. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in open grassland, scrub and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Haastia recurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haastia recurva has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haastia recurva is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Haastia recurva

Haastia recurva is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North and South Islands.

Haastia recurva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haastia recurva?

Haastia recurva

What is the common name of Haastia recurva?

Recurved Haastia

What is the natural habitat of Haastia recurva?

Grassy meadows and open woods in the alpine regions of Europe

Species in the Haastia 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