Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glandulosus
ID:
38450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(1): 48 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037779

Common Names

  • Hymenopappus
  • Woolly White-Top
  • Woolly-Headed White-Top

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Description

Hymenopappus glandulosus (also called Glandular Hymenopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and western China. It has small, toothed leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 4,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenopappus glandulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenopappus glandulosus is a white-pink, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenopappus glandulosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hymenopappus glandulosus

Hymenopappus glandulosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, open woods and grassy areas.

Hymenopappus glandulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenopappus glandulosus?

Hymenopappus glandulosus

What is the common name of Hymenopappus glandulosus?

Glandular hymenopappus

What is the natural habitat of Hymenopappus glandulosus?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,500–4,500 m

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,