Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 58: 220 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012339
Common Names
- Hymenopappus Hintoniorum
- Hinton's Hymenopappus
- Hinton's Woolywhite
Description
Hymenopappus hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Wooly Whitehead, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as prairies and desert scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenopappus hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenopappus hintoniorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenopappus hintoniorum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Hymenopappus hintoniorum
Hymenopappus hintoniorum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Hymenopappus hintoniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenopappus hintoniorum?
Hymenopappus hintoniorum
What is the common name of Hymenopappus hintoniorum?
Hinton's Hymenopappus
What type of plant is Hymenopappus hintoniorum?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Hymenopappus genus
Hymenopappus filifolius,
Hymenopappus scabiosaeus,
Hymenopappus newberryi,
Hymenopappus hintoniorum,
Hymenopappus radiatus,
Hymenopappus glandulosus,
Hymenopappus flavomarginatus,
Hymenopappus mexicanus,
Hymenopappus artemisiifolius,
Hymenopappus biennis,
Hymenopappus carrizoanus,
Hymenopappus tenuifolius,
Hymenopappus flavescens,
Hymenopappus carrii,
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,