Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
76877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076206



Common Names

  • Hubertia
  • Hypargyrea
  • Tall Hubertia


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Description

Hubertia hypargyrea (also called 'Hubertia', 'Hubertia Bush', 'Hubertia Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Hubertia hypargyrea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hubertia hypargyrea has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hubertia hypargyrea is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Hubertia hypargyrea

Hubertia hypargyrea is native to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.

Hubertia hypargyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hubertia hypargyrea?

Hubertia hypargyrea

What is the common name of Hubertia hypargyrea?

Hypargyreous Hubertia

What is the natural habitat of Hubertia hypargyrea?

Dry shrublands of South Africa

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-3287: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.