Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harv.) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 534 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000361
Common Names
- Hymenolepis
- Indivisa
- Indivisa Hymenolepis
Description
Hymenolepis indivisa (also called the Indian hedgehog grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenolepis indivisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenolepis indivisa is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenolepis indivisa is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Hymenolepis indivisa
Hymenolepis indivisa is native to South America.
Hymenolepis indivisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenolepis indivisa?
Hymenolepis indivisa
What is the common name of Hymenolepis indivisa?
Indivisible Hymenolepis
What is the natural habitat of Hymenolepis indivisa?
Hymenolepis indivisa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Hymenolepis 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,