Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
91832

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 300 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091161



Common Names

  • Hebeclinium Sericeum
  • Sericeum Hebeclinium
  • Sericeum


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium sericeum Kunth [unknown]
  • Osmia sericea Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Hebeclinium sericeum (also called Silky Hebeclinium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–50 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Caucasus, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and heaths. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium sericeum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hebeclinium sericeum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium sericeum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It 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 pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hebeclinium sericeum

Hebeclinium sericeum is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Hebeclinium sericeum FAQ

What are the common names of Hebeclinium sericeum?

Common names of Hebeclinium sericeum include hebeclinium, hebeclinium sericeum, and sericeum hebeclinium.

What is the flowering period of Hebeclinium sericeum?

Hebeclinium sericeum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the habitat of Hebeclinium sericeum?

Hebeclinium sericeum is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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-47429: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.