Hippolytia desmantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desmantha
ID:
61324
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 63 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060653
Common Names
- Desmantha
- Desmantha Hippolytia
- Desmantha Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hippolytia desmantha (also called Desmantha's Hippolytia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hippolytia desmantha is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippolytia desmantha has white flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hippolytia desmantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Hippolytia desmantha
Hippolytia desmantha is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Hippolytia desmantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippolytia desmantha?
Hippolytia desmantha
What is the common name of Hippolytia desmantha?
Desmanthus
Where is Hippolytia desmantha native to?
North America
Species in the Hippolytia genus
Hippolytia yunnanensis, Hippolytia tomentosa, Hippolytia kennedyi, Hippolytia nana, Hippolytia senecionis, Hippolytia desmantha, Hippolytia megacephala, Hippolytia dolichophylla, Hippolytia herderi, Hippolytia gossypina, Hippolytia schugnanica, Hippolytia glomerata, Hippolytia crassicollum, Hippolytia syncalathiformis, Hippolytia darvasica, Hippolytia delavayi,
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-1770: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.