Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Anderson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 19: 212 fig (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035971
Common Names
- Robertiorum Hasteola
- Hasteola Robertiorum
- Hasteola Robertiorum Plant
Description
Hasteola robertiorum (also called Robert's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of western North America. It is a low-growing plant, reaching only about 6 inches in height, with small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hasteola robertiorum has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and urinary disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hasteola robertiorum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hasteola robertiorum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hasteola robertiorum
Hasteola robertiorum can be found in the United States.
Hasteola robertiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hasteola robertiorum?
Hasteola robertiorum
What type of plant is Hasteola robertiorum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Hasteola robertiorum grow?
It is native to the eastern United States
Species in the Hasteola 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,