Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 189. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086544
Common Names
- Small Hemizonella
- Hemizonella minima
- Hemizonella
Description
Hemizonella minima (also called dwarf hemizonella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemizonella minima is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemizonella minima is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are slender and erect, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemizonella minima is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hemizonella minima
Hemizonella minima is native to Central and Eastern Europe and can be found in parts of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Hemizonella minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemizonella minima?
Hemizonella minima
What is the common name of Hemizonella minima?
Minima Hemizonella
What is the habitat of Hemizonella minima?
Hemizonella minima is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in the western United States
Species in the Hemizonella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,