Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
colwillii
ID:
5263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004592



Common Names

  • Haptotrichion colwillii
  • Colwill's Haptotrichion
  • Colwill's Daisy


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Description

Haptotrichion colwillii (also called Colwill's haptotrichion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in open woodlands, meadows and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Haptotrichion colwillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also known to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haptotrichion colwillii is yellow with a single head and a short stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haptotrichion colwillii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Haptotrichion colwillii

Haptotrichion colwillii is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Haptotrichion colwillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haptotrichion colwillii?

Haptotrichion colwillii

What is the common name of Haptotrichion colwillii?

Colwill's Haptotrichion

Where is Haptotrichion colwillii found?

Haptotrichion colwillii is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What is the habitat of Haptotrichion colwillii?

Haptotrichion colwillii is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.

What is the flower color of Haptotrichion colwillii?

The flowers of Haptotrichion colwillii are yellow.

Species in the Haptotrichion 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-104417: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.