Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hierroi
ID:
28374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eren

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027703



Common Names

  • Hierroi Rhaponticoides
  • Rhaponticoides Hierroi
  • Hierroi Thistle


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Description

Rhaponticoides hierroi (also called Hierro’s Rhaponticoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides hierroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides hierroi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides hierroi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will not tolerate wet soils. It is not very tolerant of shade or frost.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides hierroi

Rhaponticoides hierroi is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Rhaponticoides hierroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides hierroi?

Rhaponticoides hierroi

What is the common name of Rhaponticoides hierroi?

Hierro's Rhaponticoides

What is the natural habitat of Rhaponticoides hierroi?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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