Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolusae
ID:
136089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 394 (1917).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135418



Common Names

  • Hippia
  • Cape Daisy
  • Hippia Bolusae


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Description

Hippia bolusae (also called Bolus's Hippia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippia bolusae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippia bolusae is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippia bolusae is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Hippia bolusae

Hippia bolusae is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Hippia bolusae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippia bolusae?

Hippia bolusae

What is the common name of Hippia bolusae?

Bolus' Hippia

What is the natural habitat of Hippia bolusae?

Sandy soils

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-9616: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.