Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hylophorbum
ID:
43461

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 162 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042790



Common Names

  • Hebeclinium hylophorbum
  • Hylophorbe Hebeclinium
  • Hebeclinium


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium hylophorbum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Hebeclinium hylophorbum (also called Hebeclinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with long, narrow, and slightly fleshy leaves. The plant grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium hylophorbum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach pains. It is also used to make a yellow dye and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hebeclinium hylophorbum is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium hylophorbum is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once established, Hebeclinium hylophorbum is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hebeclinium hylophorbum

Hebeclinium hylophorbum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Hebeclinium hylophorbum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hebeclinium hylophorbum?

Hebeclinium hylophorbum

What is the common name of Hebeclinium hylophorbum?

Hylophorbe Hebeclinium

What is the natural habitat of Hebeclinium hylophorbum?

Grasslands and open woodlands in 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-141391: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.