Status:
valid
Authors:
La Llave
Source:
gcc
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 1: 15 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118101
Common Names
- Hidalgoa ternata
- Ternate Hidalgoa
- Hidalgoa
Description
Hidalgoa ternata (also called three-lobed hidalgoa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single flower stalk. The leaves are trifoliate and toothed. It grows in sunny areas, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hidalgoa ternata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hidalgoa ternata is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hidalgoa ternata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hidalgoa ternata
Trematodon vaginatus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Hidalgoa ternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hidalgoa ternata?
Hidalgoa ternata
What is the common name of Hidalgoa ternata?
Ternata Daisy
What type of climate does Hidalgoa ternata prefer?
Hidalgoa ternata prefers warm climates.
Species in the Hidalgoa 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,