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Authors:
(Turcz.) Paul G.Wilson
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1989
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7  1989
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062310
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Hyalosperma pusillum
- Dwarf Hyalosperma
- Dwarf Hyalosperma Grass
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hyalosperma pusillum (also called small-seeded hyalosperma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in disturbed sites, roadsides, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hyalosperma pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Hyalosperma pusillum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hyalosperma pusillum is an evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the fall or spring.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hyalosperma pusillum
                        
                            Hyalosperma pusillum is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hyalosperma pusillum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hyalosperma pusillum?
Hyalosperma pusillum
What is the natural habitat of Hyalosperma pusillum?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges in Hawaii
What is the flower color of Hyalosperma pusillum?
White
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Hyalosperma 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,