Status:
valid
Authors:
Opiz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Oekon.-Techn. Fl. Böhm. 2(2): 147 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714078
Common Names
- Hackelia deflexa
- Deflexa' Hackelia
- Hackelia
Description
Hackelia deflexa (also called Deflexed Hackelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hackelia deflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hackelia deflexa var. americana Fernald & I.M.Johnst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hackelia deflexa has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hackelia deflexa is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seeds. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hackelia deflexa
Hackelia deflexa can be found in the Himalayas.
Hackelia deflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hackelia deflexa?
Hackelia deflexa
What is the natural habitat of Hackelia deflexa?
It is found in Bhutan
What are the common names of Hackelia deflexa?
It is commonly known as the reflexed hackelia, the reflexed hackelia vine, or the reflexed hackelia creeper
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,