Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 465 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127913
Common Names
- Haplocarpha lyrata
- Lyre-leaved Haplocarpha
- Lyrate Haplocarpha
Description
Haplocarpha lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Haplocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands, pastures, and other open areas. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Haplocarpha lyrata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplocarpha lyrata is yellow with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplocarpha lyrata is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Haplocarpha lyrata
Haplocarpha lyrata can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.
Haplocarpha lyrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha lyrata?
Haplocarpha lyrata
What is the common name of Haplocarpha lyrata?
Lyre-leaved Haplocarpha
What is the natural habitat of Haplocarpha lyrata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,