Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
94127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 628 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093456



Common Names

  • Hippia
  • Hippia pilosa
  • Pilose Hippia


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Synonyms

  • Cotula fimbriata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cotula crinita E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hippia gracilis Less. [unknown]
  • Hippia cotulodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tanacetum pilosum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Tanacetum cotuloides L. [unknown]
  • Hippia repens DC. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum suffruticosum Burm. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Hippia pilosa (also called Hairy Hippia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippia pilosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippia pilosa is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hippia pilosa

Hippia pilosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Hippia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippia pilosa?

Hippia pilosa

What is the common name of Hippia pilosa?

Hairy Hippia

What type of plant is Hippia pilosa?

Herbaceous perennial

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