Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 74 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122552
Common Names
- Rivular Hymenostephium
- Rivular Helichrysum
- Rivular Immortelle
Synonyms
- Hymenostephium rivulare (Poepp.) E.E.Schilling & Panero [unknown]
- Garcilassa rivularis Poepp. [unknown]
Description
Hymenostephium rivularis (also called Streamside Hymenostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams, and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostephium rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenostephium rivularis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenostephium rivularis is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Hymenostephium rivularis
Hymenostephium rivularis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Hymenostephium rivularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostephium rivularis?
Hymenostephium rivularis
What is the common name of Hymenostephium rivularis?
Rivular Hymenostephium
What is the natural habitat of Hymenostephium rivularis?
Grasslands of South America
Species in the Hymenostephium genus
Hymenostephium tenue,
Hymenostephium superaxillare,
Hymenostephium meridense,
Hymenostephium brandegeei,
Hymenostephium gracillimum,
Hymenostephium cordatum,
Hymenostephium viride,
Hymenostephium anomalum,
Hymenostephium rudbeckioides,
Hymenostephium woronowii,
Hymenostephium rivularis,
Hymenostephium hintonii,
Hymenostephium debile,
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,