Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 230 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044950
Common Names
- Smallhead Fleabane
- Small-headed Fleabane
- Small-headed Daisy Fleabane
Synonyms
- Webbia oligocephala DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia elaeagnoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia oligocephala (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Hilliardiella oligocephala (also called Small-Headed Hilliardiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hilliardiella oligocephala is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hilliardiella oligocephala is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hilliardiella oligocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hilliardiella oligocephala
Hilliardiella oligocephala is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is not widely available in nurseries.
Hilliardiella oligocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hilliardiella oligocephala?
Hilliardiella oligocephala
What is the family of Hilliardiella oligocephala?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Hilliardiella oligocephala?
Few-Headed Hilliardiella
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,