Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
13010

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111951: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.