Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hippiifolium
ID:
97094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 104 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096423



Common Names

  • Horseweed
  • Hippy Horseweed
  • Hippy-leaved Horseweed


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Description

Schistostephium hippiifolium (also called Hippiifolium rockrose, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are ovate and hairy, and the flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostephium hippiifolium is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schistostephium hippiifolium is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostephium hippiifolium is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Schistostephium hippiifolium

Schistostephium hippiifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the Western Cape.

Schistostephium hippiifolium FAQ

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Hippie Daisy

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Asteraceae

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-5257: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.