Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 289 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073753
Common Names
- Hippolytia herderi
- Herder's Hippolytia
- Hippolytia Herderi Plant
Synonyms
- Hippolytia leucophylla (Regel) Poljakov [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum herderi B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Tanacetum herderi Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum leucophyllum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Tanacetum leucophyllum Regel [unknown]
Description
Hippolytia herderi (also called Herder's Hippolytia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky habitats and on dry slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hippolytia herderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippolytia herderi is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a hairy texture. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippolytia herderi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hippolytia herderi
Hippolytia herderi can be found in the Caribbean, primarily in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Hippolytia herderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippolytia herderi?
Hippolytia herderi
What is the family of Hippolytia herderi?
Asteraceae
Where is Hippolytia herderi found?
It is found in the Canary Islands.
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,