Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterochroma
ID:
35173

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 359.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034502



Common Names

  • Hulsea Heterochroma
  • Heterochroma Silver-gray Hulsea
  • Heterochroma Hulsea


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Description

Hulsea heterochroma (also called Variable Hulsea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are white to pinkish-purple. It grows in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hulsea heterochroma is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hulsea heterochroma has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hulsea heterochroma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hulsea heterochroma

Hulsea heterochroma can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Hulsea heterochroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hulsea heterochroma?

Hulsea heterochroma

What type of plant is Hulsea heterochroma?

Aster/Daisy

What is the common name of Hulsea heterochroma?

Heterochrome Hulsea

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-13336: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.