Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleiantha
ID:
92420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 81 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091749



Common Names

  • Hubertia Pleiantha
  • Pleiantha Hubertia
  • Pleiantha Starflower


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Description

Hubertia pleiantha (also called Five-petal Hubertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hubertia pleiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hubertia pleiantha flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hubertia pleiantha is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hubertia pleiantha

Hubertia pleiantha is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Hubertia pleiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hubertia pleiantha?

Hubertia pleiantha

What is the common name of Hubertia pleiantha?

Many-flowered Hubertia

What is the habitat of Hubertia pleiantha?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-48016: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.