Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cabrerae
ID:
29839

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.F.Parker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 9: 206 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029168



Common Names

  • Hymenoxys
  • Cabrera's Hymenoxys
  • Cabrera's Rubberweed


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Description

Hymenoxys cabrerae (also called 'Cabrera's Rubberweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys cabrerae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenoxys cabrerae has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys cabrerae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hymenoxys cabrerae

Hymenoxys cabrerae is native to Argentina and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.

Hymenoxys cabrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys cabrerae?

Hymenoxys cabrerae

What is the common name of Hymenoxys cabrerae?

Cabrera's Hymenoxys

Where is Hymenoxys cabrerae found?

Hymenoxys cabrerae is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

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-128192: Based on the initial data import
Kittie Fenley Parker (1910-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Parker' in the authors string.