Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
14231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 416 (1961), in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013560



Common Names

  • Woolly-leaved Hippolytia
  • Woolly-leaved Hippolytia Aster
  • Woolly-leaved Hippolytia Daisy


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Description

Hippolytia tomentosa (also called 'Woolly Hippolytia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippolytia tomentosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a rosette of leaves with a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Hippolytia tomentosa

Hippolytia tomentosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hippolytia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippolytia tomentosa?

Hippolytia tomentosa

What is the common name of Hippolytia tomentosa?

Woolly Hippolytia

What is the natural habitat of Hippolytia tomentosa?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places in the Mediterranean region

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-113112: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.