Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guevarae
ID:
76949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.M.King & H.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 299 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076278



Common Names

  • Guevara's Hebeclinium
  • Guevara's Hebe
  • Hebeclinium Guevarae


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium guevarae R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Hebeclinium guevarae (also called Guevara's ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes. It has a woody base with a single stem that can grow up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a greyish-green color. The flowers are yellow and have a daisy-like shape.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium guevarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hebeclinium guevarae is a bright pink-purple color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium guevarae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Hebeclinium guevarae

Hebeclinium guevarae is found in the dry scrublands of Mexico and Guatemala.

Hebeclinium guevarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hebeclinium guevarae?

Hebeclinium guevarae

What are the characteristics of Hebeclinium guevarae?

Hebeclinium guevarae is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant.

What is the growth habit of Hebeclinium guevarae?

Hebeclinium guevarae is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m and a width of 1-2 m.

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-32939: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.