Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. (1864-65) 554
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068097
Common Names
- Hesperomannia arborescens
- Tree Hesperomannia
- Tree Daisy
Synonyms
- Hesperomannia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
- Hesperomannia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
- Hesperomannia bushiana O.Deg. [unknown]
- Hesperomannia swezeyi O.Deg. [unknown]
- Hesperomannia arborescens swezeyi (O.Deg.) Carlq. [unknown]
- Hesperomannia arborescens bushiana (O.Deg.) Carlq. [unknown]
Description
Galeottia peruviana (also called Peruvian hemp-nettle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and prefers habitats such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galeottia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperomannia arborescens has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, brown, and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperomannia arborescens is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Hesperomannia arborescens
Galeottia peruviana is native to Peru.
Hesperomannia arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enkianthus serrulatus?
Enkianthus serrulatus
What is the common name of Enkianthus serrulatus?
Saw-toothed Enkianthus
What is the natural habitat of Enkianthus serrulatus?
Mixed and coniferous forests
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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,