Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hilliard) P.O.Karis
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 102(1): 29 (1990): (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137719
Common Names
- Hydroidea elsiae
- Elsie's Hydroidea
- Hydroidea
Synonyms
- Atrichantha elsiae Hilliard [unknown]
Description
Hydroidea elsiae (also called Elsia's Hydroidea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hydroidea elsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydroidea elsiae is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves, with the first true leaves being deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydroidea elsiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Hydroidea elsiae
Hydroidea elsiae can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Atlantic coast of Morocco to the Black Sea.
Hydroidea elsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydroidea elsiae?
Hydroidea elsiae
What is the common name of Hydroidea elsiae?
Elsia's hydroidea
What is the natural habitat of Hydroidea elsiae?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands
Species in the Hydroidea 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,