Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dolichophylla
ID:
72958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 106 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072287



Common Names

  • Hippolytia dolichophylla
  • Long-leaved Cottonweed
  • Long-leaved Cotton Grass


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Description

Hippolytia dolichophylla (also called Long-leaved Hippolytia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in open, dry areas such as steppes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia dolichophylla is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippolytia dolichophylla has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia dolichophylla is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Hippolytia dolichophylla

Hippolytia dolichophylla is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in the wild there.

Hippolytia dolichophylla FAQ

What is Hippolytia dolichophylla?

Hippolytia dolichophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Hippolytia dolichophylla grow?

Hippolytia dolichophylla is native to the Caucasus region of Russia.

What is the growth habit of Hippolytia dolichophylla?

Hippolytia dolichophylla is an herbaceous perennial plant with a spreading habit.

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-29038: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.