Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapsanifolia
ID:
31209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030538



Common Names

  • Hubertia lapsanifolia
  • Lapsanifolia Hubertia
  • Lapsanifolia Star-flower


Searching for Hubertia lapsanifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hubertia lapsanifolia (also called Lapsanifolia Hubertia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 5 meters tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, well-drained soils and prefers shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hubertia lapsanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hubertia lapsanifolia is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Hubertia lapsanifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hubertia lapsanifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hubertia lapsanifolia

Hubertia lapsanifolia is found in the south-western parts of Australia.

Hubertia lapsanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hubertia lapsanifolia?

Hubertia lapsanifolia

What type of plant is Hubertia lapsanifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Hubertia lapsanifolia native to?

It is native to 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-129524: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.