Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 359.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011766
Common Names
- Hulsea brevifolia
- Short-leaved Hulsea
- Short-leaved Alumroot
Description
Hulsea brevifolia (also called 'Shortleaf Hulsea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and entire. It grows in open areas, dry meadows and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hulsea brevifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, digestive problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hulsea brevifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hulsea brevifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hulsea brevifolia
Hulsea brevifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, often at high elevations.
Hulsea brevifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Hulsea brevifolia?
Hulsea brevifolia is an annual herb in the sunflower family, Asteraceae.
Where does Hulsea brevifolia grow?
Hulsea brevifolia is native to the western United States.
What does Hulsea brevifolia look like?
Hulsea brevifolia has small, yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, pointed leaves.
Species in the Hulsea 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,