Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hectori
ID:
91169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 231 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090498



Common Names

  • Psychrophyton hectori
  • Hector's Cudweed
  • Hector's Cottonweed


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Description

Psychrophyton hectori (also called Hector's Snowplant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It has white flowers and succulent leaves. It grows in subalpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrophyton hectori is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychrophyton hectori has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrophyton hectori is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clump. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a distance of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Psychrophyton hectori

Psychrophyton hectori is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Psychrophyton hectori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrophyton hectori?

Psychrophyton hectori

What type of plant is Psychrophyton hectori?

Psychrophyton hectori is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Psychrophyton hectori found?

Psychrophyton hectori is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What is the habitat of Psychrophyton hectori?

Psychrophyton hectori is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season of Psychrophyton hectori?

Psychrophyton hectori typically flowers from April to July.

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