Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gossypina
ID:
78568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 67 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077897



Common Names

  • Gossypina Hippolytia
  • Hippolytia Gossypina
  • Gossypina


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Description

Hippolytia gossypina (also called Hippolytia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of up to 6 cm. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia gossypina is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippolytia gossypina is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia gossypina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated 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 sowing seeds in spring or taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Hippolytia gossypina

Hippolytia gossypina is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hippolytia gossypina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippolytia gossypina?

Hippolytia gossypina

What is the common name of Hippolytia gossypina?

Cottony Hippolytia

Where is Hippolytia gossypina found?

Hippolytia gossypina is found in the western United States and Canada.

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-3451: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.