Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 85 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126052
Common Names
- Incised Hymenolepis
- Incisa Hymenolepis
- Hymenolepis Incisa
Synonyms
- Athanasia pinnata E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
- Athanasia incisa Harv. [unknown]
Description
Hymenolepis incisa (also called Incised Hymenolepis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenolepis incisa is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and is often used as a border plant. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenolepis incisa has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenolepis incisa is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Hymenolepis incisa
Hymenolepis incisa is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Hymenolepis incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenolepis incisa?
Hymenolepis incisa
What is the common name of Hymenolepis incisa?
Incised Hymenolepis
What is the habitat of Hymenolepis incisa?
It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Hymenolepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,