Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 7: 54 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026963
Common Names
- Hoehnephytum
- Hoehnephytum Imbricatum
- Imbricatum Hoehnephytum
Description
Hoehnephytum imbricatum (also called Imbricate Hoehnephytum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hoehnephytum imbricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoehnephytum imbricatum is a yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoehnephytum imbricatum is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hoehnephytum imbricatum
Hoehnephytum imbricatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Hoehnephytum imbricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoehnephytum imbricatum?
Hoehnephytum imbricatum
What is the common name of Hoehnephytum imbricatum?
Imbricate Hoehnephytum
Where is Hoehnephytum imbricatum native to?
Mexico
Species in the Hoehnephytum 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,