Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
15865

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 368 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015194



Common Names

  • Simsia hintonii
  • Hinton's Simsia
  • Hinton's False Daisy


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Description

Simsia hintonii (also called Hinton's simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Simsia hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simsia hintonii is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simsia hintonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Simsia hintonii

Simsia hintonii is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Simsia hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simsia hintonii?

Simsia hintonii

What is the common name of Simsia hintonii?

Hinton's Simsia

What is the habitat of Simsia hintonii?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236624-2: Based on the initial data import