Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7(1): 85 (1989): (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137941
Common Names
- Zacchaeus' Hyalosperma
- Zacchaeus' Daisy
- Zacchaeus' Sunray
Synonyms
- Helipterum zacchaeus S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Hyalosperma zacchaeus (also called Zacchaeus Hyalosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and stony slopes at elevations of 0-2,000m.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalosperma zacchaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyalosperma zacchaeus has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyalosperma zacchaeus is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections, each with a few leaves. Replant the sections in the same location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Hyalosperma zacchaeus
Hyalosperma zacchaeus can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Utah.
Hyalosperma zacchaeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalosperma zacchaeus?
Hyalosperma zacchaeus
What is the common name of Hyalosperma zacchaeus?
Zacchaeus Hyalosperma
What is the natural habitat of Hyalosperma zacchaeus?
Hyalosperma zacchaeus is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
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,