Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
10483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeffrey) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 65 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009812



Common Names

  • Hippolytia yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Hippolytia
  • Yunnan False Foxglove


Searching for Hippolytia yunnanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tanacetum yunnanense Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum yunnanense (Jeffrey) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Hippolytia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Hippolytia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to China and grows in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippolytia yunnanensis is a small yellow flower head, with many small florets. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Hippolytia yunnanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia yunnanensis is a perennial plant native to Yunnan, China. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hippolytia yunnanensis

Hippolytia yunnanensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hippolytia yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippolytia yunnanensis?

Hippolytia yunnanensis

What is the family of Hippolytia yunnanensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Hippolytia yunnanensis found?

Yunnan, China

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-109505: Based on the initial data import
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.