Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
66884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 357 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066213



Common Names

  • Gracile Hirpicium
  • Gracile Daisy
  • Hirpicium Daisy


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Description

Hirpicium gracile (also called Slender Hirpicium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, upright stem and grows to a height of 0.3 m. It prefers sunny, dry locations and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema wenxienense is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hirpicium gracile is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium gracile is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Hirpicium gracile

Elatostema wenxienense is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Philippines.

Hirpicium gracile FAQ

What are the characteristics of Hirpicium gracile?

Hirpicium gracile is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.

What is the habitat of Hirpicium gracile?

Hirpicium gracile is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.

What is the flowering period of Hirpicium gracile?

Hirpicium gracile flowers from June to August.

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-23109: 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.