Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
133242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 65 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132571



Common Names

  • Hippolytia
  • Delavay's Hawkbit
  • Delavay's Leontodon


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum delavayi Franch. ex W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum bulbosum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum delavayi (Franch. ex W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum bulbosum (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Hippolytia delavayi (also called Delavay's Hippolytia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippolytia delavayi has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that have a single stem and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia delavayi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Hippolytia delavayi

Hippolytia delavayi is native to the Yunnan province of China. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Hippolytia delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippolytia delavayi?

Hippolytia delavayi

What is the common name of Hippolytia delavayi?

Delavay's Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hippolytia delavayi?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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-93407: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.