Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
128158

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 261 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127487



Common Names

  • Hippia frutescens
  • Frutescent Hippia
  • Frutescent False-Verbena


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Synonyms

  • Eriocephalus pectinifolius L. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum frutescens L. [unknown]
  • Hippia odora Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Hippia frutescens (also called shrubby hippia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippia frutescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippia frutescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippia frutescens is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Hippia frutescens

Hippia frutescens is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and canyons.

Hippia frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippia frutescens?

Hippia frutescens

What is the family of Hippia frutescens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hippia frutescens?

Hippia

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