Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wercklei
ID:
31633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 125: t. 7684 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030962



Common Names

  • Hidalgoa wercklei
  • Werckle's Hidalgoa
  • Werckle's Hidalgoa


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Synonyms

  • Childsia wercklei J.L.Childs [unknown]
  • Childsia wercklei Childs ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hidalgoa wercklei wercklei [unknown]
  • Hidalgoa wercklei colombiana Sherff [unknown]

Description

Hidalgoa wercklei (also called Werckle's Hidalgoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests. It has white flowers with five petals and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hidalgoa wercklei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hidalgoa wercklei is a yellow-orange color and is about 1 cm wide. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hidalgoa wercklei is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Hidalgoa wercklei

Hidalgoa wercklei is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Hidalgoa wercklei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hidalgoa wercklei?

Hidalgoa wercklei

What is the natural habitat of Hidalgoa wercklei?

Mountainous regions of Mexico

What is the flowering period of Hidalgoa wercklei?

Summer

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,

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