Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
9125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnadez ex Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 134 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008454



Common Names

  • Hispidella hispanica
  • Hispanica Hispidella
  • Spanish Hispidella


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Synonyms

  • Arctotis hispidella Juss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Soldevilla setosa Lag. [unknown]
  • Hispidella barnardesii Cass. [unknown]
  • Hispidella hispanica hispanica [unknown]
  • Bolosia piloselloides Pourr. ex Willk. [unknown]
  • Hispidella welwitschii Rupr. [unknown]
  • Hispidella hispanica tubuliflora P.Silva & Teles [unknown]

Description

Hispidella hispanica (also called Spanish Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hispidella hispanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hispidella hispanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hispidella hispanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA zone 8. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Hispidella hispanica

Hispidella hispanica is found in Spain and Portugal.

Hispidella hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hispidella hispanica?

Hispidella hispanica

What is the common name of Hispidella hispanica?

Spanish Hispidella

What is the natural habitat of Hispidella hispanica?

It is found in dry, open woods and thickets in the Iberian Peninsula.

Species in the Hispidella 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-108184: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Miguel Barnades (1717-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnadez' in the authors string.