Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jasionoides
ID:
67249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1: 140 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066578



Common Names

  • Hysterionica
  • Jasionoides
  • Jasionoides Plant


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Synonyms

  • Hysterionica intermedia Hieron. [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis andicola Phil. [unknown]
  • Heterochaeta hispida DC. [unknown]

Description

Hysterionica jasionoides (also called Hysterionica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude grasslands of the northern Andes. It grows to a height of 30-50 cm, with a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are small, oblong, and covered in fine hairs. It is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, where it grows in full sun and in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hysterionica jasionoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hysterionica jasionoides has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hysterionica jasionoides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Hysterionica jasionoides

Hysterionica jasionoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the temperate regions of the country.

Hysterionica jasionoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hysterionica jasionoides?

Hysterionica jasionoides

What is the common name of Hysterionica jasionoides?

False Daisy

Where is Hysterionica jasionoides native to?

South America

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