Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hirtopilosum
ID:
133441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 5 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132770



Common Names

  • Hairy Orithrophium
  • Hairy Oritrophium
  • Woolly Oritrophium


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Description

Oritrophium hirtopilosum (also called Hairy Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium hirtopilosum is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium hirtopilosum is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium hirtopilosum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Oritrophium hirtopilosum

Oritrophium hirtopilosum is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, including in the countries of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Oritrophium hirtopilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium hirtopilosum?

Oritrophium hirtopilosum

What is the family of Oritrophium hirtopilosum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Oritrophium hirtopilosum?

Hairy Orithrophium

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-93602: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.