Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Dittrich
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 51: 75 (1996): (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024255
Common Names
- Hirtellina
- Lobel's Hirtellina
- Lobel's Hirtellina
Description
Hirtellina lobelii (also called Lobel's hirtellina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hirtellina lobelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hirtellina lobelii has small white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hirtellina lobelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.
Where to Find Hirtellina lobelii
Hirtellina lobelii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
Hirtellina lobelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hirtellina lobelii?
Hirtellina lobelii
What is the common name of Hirtellina lobelii?
Lobel's hirtellina
What type of plant is Hirtellina lobelii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Hirtellina genus
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,