Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
40948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 344 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040277



Common Names

  • Hertia ciliata
  • Ciliate Hertia
  • Ciliate Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Othonnopsis ciliata Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Othonna dinteri Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
  • Doria ciliata Harv. [unknown]
  • Othonna macrocephala Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]

Description

Hertia ciliata (also called 'Fringed everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hertia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hertia ciliata has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hertia ciliata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Hertia ciliata

Hertia ciliata is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in the wild in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

Hertia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hertia ciliata?

Hertia ciliata

What are the common names of Hertia ciliata?

Ciliate everlasting, Ciliate helichrysum

What is the natural habitat of Hertia ciliata?

It is native to South America

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-13895: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.