Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
1215955

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 46 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215293



Common Names

  • Hackelia cinerea
  • Ashy Stickseed
  • Ashy Hackelia


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Description

Hackelia cinerea (also called Ashy Stickseed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hackelia cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hackelia cinerea has five white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hackelia cinerea is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is a good choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Hackelia cinerea

Hackelia cinerea is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Hackelia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hackelia cinerea?

Hackelia cinerea

What is the common name of Hackelia cinerea?

Cinereous Hackelia

What is the natural habitat of Hackelia cinerea?

Dry, open forests, woodlands, and grassy slopes

Species in the Hackelia genus

Hackelia bhutanica, Hackelia brachytuba, Hackelia ciliata, Hackelia deflexa, Hackelia difformis, Hackelia diffusa, Hackelia heliocarpa, Hackelia meeboldii, Hackelia mexicana, Hackelia murgabica, Hackelia obtusifolia, Hackelia popovii, Hackelia uncinata, Hackelia hintoniorum, Hackelia patens, Hackelia leonotis, Hackelia parviflora, Hackelia revoluta, Hackelia amethystina, Hackelia bella, Hackelia besseyi, Hackelia californica, Hackelia cinerea, Hackelia cronquistii, Hackelia cusickii, Hackelia davisii, Hackelia floribunda, Hackelia hirsuta, Hackelia hispida, Hackelia micrantha, Hackelia mundula, Hackelia nervosa, Hackelia pinetorum, Hackelia setosa, Hackelia sharsmithii, Hackelia ursina, Hackelia velutina, Hackelia venusta, Hackelia virginiana, Hackelia andicola, Hackelia ibapensis, Hackelia ophiobia, Hackelia brevicula, Hackelia skutchii, Hackelia stricta, Hackelia gracilenta, Hackelia hendersonii, Hackelia scaberrima, Hackelia rattanii, Hackelia stewartii,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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