Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
frontinoense
ID:
6602

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & G.P.Méndez

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 24(90): 37. 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005931



Common Names

  • Hebeclinium frontinoense
  • Frontinoense
  • Frontinoense Plant


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Description

Hebeclinium frontinoense (also called Frontino hebe, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium frontinoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a natural hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hebeclinium frontinoense has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium frontinoense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Hebeclinium frontinoense

Hebeclinium frontinoense is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Hebeclinium frontinoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hebeclinium frontinoense?

Hebeclinium frontinoense

What are the common names of Hebeclinium frontinoense?

Frontino hebeclinium

What is the natural habitat of Hebeclinium frontinoense?

Mountainous areas of South America

Species in the Hebeclinium 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-105708: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Gina Paola Méndez (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Méndez' in the authors string.