Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 79 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114643
Common Names
- Hubertia
- Hubertia adenodonta
- Adenodonta Hubertia
Synonyms
- Senecio laniger Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
- Senecio sparsifolius Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
- Senecio adenodontus DC. [unknown]
Description
Hubertia adenodonta (also called Orange-Flowered Hubertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Goodeniaceae family. It has dark green leaves and orange flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to woodlands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hubertia adenodonta 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, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hubertia adenodonta is a yellow, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hubertia adenodonta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in early spring and the divided plants should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hubertia adenodonta
Hubertia adenodonta can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Hubertia adenodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hubertia adenodonta?
Hubertia adenodonta
What is the common name of Hubertia adenodonta?
Toothed hubertia
What type of plant is Hubertia adenodonta?
Herb
Species in the Hubertia genus
Hubertia faujasioides,
Hubertia foliatilis,
Hubertia beguei,
Hubertia heimii,
Hubertia alleizettei,
Hubertia ambavilla,
Hubertia lapsanifolia,
Hubertia leucanthothamnus,
Hubertia myrtifolia,
Hubertia tomentosa,
Hubertia ivohibeensis,
Hubertia hypargyrea,
Hubertia rosellata,
Hubertia myricifolia,
Hubertia olivacea,
Hubertia riparia,
Hubertia humblotii,
Hubertia pleiantha,
Hubertia adenodonta,
Hubertia multifoliosa,
Hubertia andringitrensis,
Hubertia neoheimii,
Hubertia bathiaei,
Hubertia tsimihety,
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,