Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Lewin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 11: 54 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079818
Common Names
- Hastate Fleabane
- Arrowleaf Fleabane
- Arrowleaf Daisy
Description
Haplocarpha hastata (also called Spear-Leaved Haplocarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Haplocarpha hastata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplocarpha hastata is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplocarpha hastata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Haplocarpha hastata
Haplocarpha hastata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Haplocarpha hastata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha hastata?
Haplocarpha hastata
What is the common name of Haplocarpha hastata?
Spear-leaved Haplocarpha
What is the natural habitat of Haplocarpha hastata?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western Himalayas
Species in the Haplocarpha 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,