Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. : 156 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015363
Common Names
- Haastia sinclairii
- Sinclair's Haastia
- Sinclair's Mat-Plant
Description
Haastia sinclairii (also called Sinclair's Haastia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to New Zealand and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haastia sinclairii is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haastia sinclairii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haastia sinclairii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in cool climates and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Haastia sinclairii
Haastia sinclairii is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Haastia sinclairii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haastia sinclairii?
Haastia sinclairii
What is the common name of Haastia sinclairii?
Sinclair's Haastia
Where is Haastia sinclairii native?
New Zealand
What is the growth habit of Haastia sinclairii?
Perennial herb
What is the flower color of Haastia sinclairii?
White
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,