Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 78: 156 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005206
Common Names
- Short-pappus Hypericophyllum
- Short-pappus Goldenbush
- Short-pappus Golden-bush
Description
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum (also called Short-Pappus St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to North America, and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant, divide it into several sections, and replant each section in a new location.
Where to Find Hypericophyllum brevipapposum
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericophyllum brevipapposum?
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum
What is the common name of Hypericophyllum brevipapposum?
Short-pappus Hypericophyllum
What is the habitat of Hypericophyllum brevipapposum?
It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
Species in the Hypericophyllum genus
Hypericophyllum brevipapposum,
Hypericophyllum multicaule,
Hypericophyllum tessmannii,
Hypericophyllum hessii,
Hypericophyllum congoense,
Hypericophyllum nyassicum,
Hypericophyllum angolense,
Hypericophyllum compositarum,
Hypericophyllum altissimum,
Hypericophyllum elatum,
Hypericophyllum gossweileri,
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,