Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 230 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069243
Common Names
- Hilliardiella calyculata
- Calyculata Hilliardiella
- Calyculate Hilliardiella
Synonyms
- Vernonia calyculata S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Hilliardiella calyculata (also called Hilliard's calyculata, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist soils, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hilliardiella calyculata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and produces yellow flowers. It is also used to attract birds and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hilliardiella calyculata is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hilliardiella calyculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10-15 cm apart when they are about 5 cm tall. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in the spring and root them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Hilliardiella calyculata
Hilliardiella calyculata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Hilliardiella calyculata FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Hilliardiella calyculata?
Hilliardiella calyculata requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical size of Hilliardiella calyculata?
Hilliardiella calyculata typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the bloom time of Hilliardiella calyculata?
Hilliardiella calyculata blooms in late spring to early summer.
Species in the Hilliardiella 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,