Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) 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-0000096608
Common Names
- Schugnan Cudweed
- Schugnan's Cudweed
- Schugnan's Mouse-Ear
Description
Hippolytia schugnanica (also called Schugnan's Hippolytia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in grasslands and open areas, and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Hippolytia schugnanica is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long blooming period and can add a splash of color to any garden. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippolytia schugnanica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippolytia schugnanica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Hippolytia schugnanica
Hippolytia schugnanica is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Hippolytia schugnanica FAQ
What are the common names of Hippolytia schugnanica?
Schugnan Hippolytia
What is the natural habitat of Hippolytia schugnanica?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
What is the optimal soil pH for Hippolytia schugnanica?
6.0 to 7.5
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,