Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lobelii
ID:
24926

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123439: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Manfred Dittrich (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dittrich' in the authors string.