Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uspanapa
ID:
28055

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 379, fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027384



Common Names

  • Hidalgoa uspanapa
  • Uspanapa Hidalgoa
  • Hidalgoa


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Description

Hidalgoa uspanapa (also called Uspantán thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with spiny, white-tinged leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hidalgoa uspanapa is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hidalgoa uspanapa is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hidalgoa uspanapa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Hidalgoa uspanapa

Hidalgoa uspanapa is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Hidalgoa uspanapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hidalgoa uspanapa?

Hidalgoa uspanapa

What is the common name of Hidalgoa uspanapa?

Uspanapa thistle

What is the natural habitat of Hidalgoa uspanapa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126469: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.