Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 67 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114712
Common Names
- Hippolytia glomerata
- Clustered Sea Lavender
- Sea Lavender
Description
Hippolytia glomerata (also called Clustered Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a woolly stem and leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert areas and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Hippolytia glomerata is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippolytia glomerata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippolytia glomerata is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Hippolytia glomerata
Hippolytia glomerata is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Hippolytia glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippolytia glomerata?
Hippolytia glomerata
What is the common name of Hippolytia glomerata?
Clustered Hippolytia
Where is Hippolytia glomerata found?
Hippolytia glomerata is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.