Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 81 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039771
Common Names
- Hubertia myrtifolia
- Myrtle Hubertia
- Myrtle-leaved Hubertia
Synonyms
- Senecio myrtifolius Klatt [unknown]
- Senecio myrtifolius myrtifolius [unknown]
Description
Hubertia myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Hubertia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hubertia myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hubertia myrtifolia flower is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hubertia myrtifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Hubertia myrtifolia
Hubertia myrtifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Hubertia myrtifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hubertia myrtifolia?
Hubertia myrtifolia
What are the common names of Hubertia myrtifolia?
Myrtle-leaved hubertia
What is the growth habit of Hubertia myrtifolia?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem.
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,