Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pholidota
ID:
59571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.H.Willis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 1: 162 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058900



Common Names

  • Haeckeria pholidota
  • Pholidota Haeckeria
  • Pholidota


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Synonyms

  • Humea squamata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Ozothamnus pholidotus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Humea pholidota (F.Muell.) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Helichrysum pholidotum (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Calomeria pholidota (F.Muell.) Heine [unknown]
  • Cassinia pholidota F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Haeckeria pholidota (also called 'Pholidota Haeckeria', 'Pholidota Haeckeria-bush', 'Pholidota Haeckeria-shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Haeckeria pholidota is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haeckeria pholidota has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haeckeria pholidota is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Haeckeria pholidota

Haeckeria pholidota can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and Mexico.

Haeckeria pholidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haeckeria pholidota?

Haeckeria pholidota

What is the common name of Haeckeria pholidota?

Scaly Haeckeria

What is the natural habitat of Haeckeria pholidota?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211376-1: Based on the initial data import