Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
12992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 353 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012321



Common Names

  • Hirpicium Diffusum
  • Diffuse Bristle Grass
  • Diffuse Bristlegrass


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Description

Hirpicium diffusum (also called Diffuse Hirpicium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a toothed margin. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hirpicium diffusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hirpicium diffusum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium diffusum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Hirpicium diffusum

Hirpicium diffusum is found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hirpicium diffusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirpicium diffusum?

Hirpicium diffusum

What are the common names of Hirpicium diffusum?

Diffuse Horehound

What is the distribution of Hirpicium diffusum?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

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-111934: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.