Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beguei
ID:
14667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 80 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013996



Common Names

  • Hubertia beguei
  • Begue's Hubertia
  • Begue's Star-Rush


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Description

Hubertia beguei (also called the Begue's Hubertia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry meadows, rocky slopes and steppes. It has a clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hubertia beguei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hubertia beguei is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hubertia beguei is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some drought, but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hubertia beguei

Hubertia beguei is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.

Hubertia beguei FAQ

What type of plant is Hubertia beguei?

Hubertia beguei is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae

Where does Hubertia beguei grow?

Hubertia beguei is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa

What is the typical lifespan of Hubertia beguei?

Hubertia beguei typically lives for two to three years

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-113536: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.