Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
shockleyi
ID:
132787

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 221.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132116



Common Names

  • Hecastocleis shockleyi
  • Shockley's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Shockley's Hedgehog


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Description

Hecastocleis shockleyi (also called Shockley's Hedgehog-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has an erect habit and its stems are covered with short hairs. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hecastocleis shockleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hecastocleis shockleyi has small, yellow flowers with brown centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hecastocleis shockleyi can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Hecastocleis shockleyi

Hecastocleis shockleyi is found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Hecastocleis shockleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hecastocleis shockleyi?

Hecastocleis shockleyi

What is the common name of Hecastocleis shockleyi?

Shockley's False Foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Hecastocleis shockleyi?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Hecastocleis 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-92966: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.