Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Roessler
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 359 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124715
Common Names
- Hairy Field-horsetail
- Narrowleaf Field-horsetail
- Slender Field-horsetail
Synonyms
- Gazania angustifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Hirpicium angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Hirpicium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hirpicium angustifolium is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hirpicium angustifolium is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hirpicium angustifolium is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Hirpicium angustifolium
Hirpicium angustifolium is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Hirpicium angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hirpicium angustifolium?
Hirpicium angustifolium
What are the common names of Hirpicium angustifolium?
Narrowleaf houndstongue
What is the natural habitat of Hirpicium angustifolium?
Dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Hirpicium genus
Hirpicium linearifolium,
Hirpicium antunesii,
Hirpicium diffusum,
Hirpicium armerioides,
Hirpicium beguinotii,
Hirpicium gracile,
Hirpicium echinus,
Hirpicium integrifolium,
Hirpicium gazanioides,
Hirpicium bechuanense,
Hirpicium gorterioides,
Hirpicium angustifolium,
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,