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
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.
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 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,
References
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.