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
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.
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
Hebeclinium lellingeri,
Hebeclinium vestitum,
Hebeclinium frontinoense,
Hebeclinium reedii,
Hebeclinium macrophyllum,
Hebeclinium knappiae,
Hebeclinium palaciosii,
Hebeclinium jajoense,
Hebeclinium torondoyense,
Hebeclinium hylophorbum,
Hebeclinium obtusisquamosum,
Hebeclinium longicuspidatum,
Hebeclinium bullatissimum,
Hebeclinium escobariae,
Hebeclinium recreense,
Hebeclinium flabellatum,
Hebeclinium guevarae,
Hebeclinium bullatissimum,
Hebeclinium macrophyllum,
Hebeclinium phoenicticum,
Hebeclinium costaricense,
Hebeclinium sericeum,
Hebeclinium killipii,
Hebeclinium erioclinium,
Hebeclinium wurdackianum,
Hebeclinium gentryi,
Hebeclinium hygrohylaeum,
Hebeclinium tetragonum,
Hebeclinium beneolens,
Hebeclinium longicuspidatum,
Hebeclinium squamosum,
Hebeclinium marianum,
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,