Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) P.S.Short & Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2): 263 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086264
Common Names
- Haegiela tatei
- Tate's Haegiela
- Tate's Groundsel
Description
Haegiela tatei (also called Tate's Haegiela, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Andes Mountains and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Haegiela tatei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haegiela tatei is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haegiela tatei is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Haegiela tatei
Haegiela tatei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.
Haegiela tatei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haegiela tatei?
Haegiela tatei
What are the common names of Haegiela tatei?
Tate's haegiela, Tate's sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Haegiela tatei?
Haegiela tatei is native to the United States and is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft).
Species in the Haegiela 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,