Hubertia heimii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heimii
ID:
15753
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 80 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015082
Common Names
- Hubertia Heimii
- Heim's Hubertia
- Heim's Star-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio heimii Humbert [unknown]
Description
Hubertia heimii (also called Heim's Hubertia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hubertia heimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hubertia heimii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hubertia heimii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring or dividing the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hubertia heimii
Hubertia heimii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Hubertia heimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hubertia heimii?
Hubertia heimii
What type of plant is Hubertia heimii?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Hubertia heimii grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Central America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114595: 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.