Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
115587

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5(5): 114 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114916



Common Names

  • Haploesthes
  • Desert Thistle
  • Bushy Haploesthes


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Description

Haploesthes fruticosa (also called 'Twiggy Haploesthes', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small yellow flowers with a long, twiggy involucre.

Uses & Benefits

Haploesthes fruticosa is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haploesthes fruticosa is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haploesthes fruticosa is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Haploesthes fruticosa

Haploesthes fruticosa is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Haploesthes fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haploesthes fruticosa?

Haploesthes fruticosa

What is the common name of Haploesthes fruticosa?

Bushy False Aster

What is the habitat of Haploesthes fruticosa?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas

Species in the Haploesthes 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,

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