Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
13482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
L'illustration horticole 9: 74 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012811



Common Names

  • Hebeclinium
  • Broad-leaved Hebe
  • Broadleaf Hebe


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Description

Hebeclinium macrophyllum (also called Giant Hebe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and tall, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hebeclinium macrophyllum is white, with a single head of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium macrophyllum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hebeclinium macrophyllum

Hebeclinium macrophyllum is native to New Zealand and can be found in open grasslands and shrublands in the North Island.

Hebeclinium macrophyllum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Hebeclinium macrophyllum?

Hebeclinium macrophyllum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

What is the size of Hebeclinium macrophyllum?

Hebeclinium macrophyllum is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height and 1m in width.

What is the flowering period of Hebeclinium macrophyllum?

Hebeclinium macrophyllum flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.

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