Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
31910

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 547 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031239



Common Names

  • Hulsea Vestita
  • Vestita
  • Woolly Hulsea


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Description

Hulsea vestita (also called woolly hulsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, lanceolate leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hulsea vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hulsea vestita sub. vestita
Hulsea vestita sub. callicarpha (H.M.Hall) Wilken
Hulsea vestita sub. pygmaea (A.Gray) Wilken
Hulsea vestita sub. inyoensis (D.D.Keck) Wilken
Hulsea vestita sub. parryi (A.Gray) Wilken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hulsea vestita has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hulsea vestita is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer and from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hulsea vestita

Hulsea vestita is native to the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.

Hulsea vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hulsea vestita?

Hulsea vestita

What is the natural habitat of Hulsea vestita?

It is found in the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

What are the uses of Hulsea vestita?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

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-130208: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.