Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
41026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockerell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Torreya 4: 170 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040355



Common Names

  • Hymenoxys insignis
  • Showy Four O'Clock
  • Showy Hymenoxys


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Synonyms

  • Actinella insignis A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Actinea chrysanthemoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys mearnsii Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Actinella chrysanthemoides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys chrysanthemoides chrysanthemoides [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys chrysanthemoides DC. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys chrysanthemoides chrysanthemoides [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys ursina (Standl.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Actinea ursina Standl. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys cockerellii Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys chrysanthemoides excurrens Cockerell [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys excurrens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys chrysanthemoides juxta Cockerell [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys insignis (also called Showy Hymenoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenoxys insignis is yellow and has a diameter of around 2 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys insignis is a perennial herb native to California. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hymenoxys insignis

Hymenoxys insignis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family and is found in the western United States.

Hymenoxys insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys insignis?

Hymenoxys insignis

What is the common name of Hymenoxys insignis?

Showy hymenoxys

What is the natural habitat of Hymenoxys insignis?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky places

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