Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 20: 58 (-61; fig. 2) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041329
Common Names
- Argillicola Hullsia
- Argillicola's Hullsia
- Argillicola's Clay-loving Hullsia
Description
Hullsia argillicola (also called Clay-loving Hullsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows in open areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hullsia argillicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hullsia argillicola has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hullsia argillicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, clay soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Hullsia argillicola
Hullsia argillicola is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in Spain and Portugal.
Hullsia argillicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hullsia argillicola?
Hullsia argillicola
What is the natural habitat of Hullsia argillicola?
It is native to the clay soils of the southeastern United States
What are the characteristics of Hullsia argillicola?
It is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves
Species in the Hullsia genus
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,