Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phoenicticum
ID:
90789

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 300 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090118



Common Names

  • Hebeclinium
  • Hebeclinium phoenicticum
  • Phoenicticum


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Synonyms

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

Description

Hebeclinium phoenicticum (also called 'Scarlet Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium phoenicticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hebeclinium phoenicticum has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and egg-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium phoenicticum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Hebeclinium phoenicticum

Hebeclinium phoenicticum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hebeclinium phoenicticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hebeclinium phoenicticum?

Hebeclinium phoenicticum

What is the natural habitat of Hebeclinium phoenicticum?

Hebeclinium phoenicticum is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What type of plant is Hebeclinium phoenicticum?

Hebeclinium phoenicticum is a perennial herbaceous plant.

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-46412: 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.