Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichophylla
ID:
17105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heimerl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 71: 215 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016434



Common Names

  • Hairy Handelia
  • Hairy Daisybush
  • Hairy Aster


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Description

Handelia trichophylla (also called 'hairy-leaved handelia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Handelia trichophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Handelia trichophylla has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Handelia trichophylla is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Handelia trichophylla

Handelia trichophylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Handelia trichophylla FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Handelia trichophylla?

Handelia trichophylla prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Handelia trichophylla?

Handelia trichophylla prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

How much sunlight does Handelia trichophylla need?

Handelia trichophylla prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

Species in the Handelia 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-115906: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.