Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
difformis
ID:
714751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.S.Lian & J.Q.Wang) Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 47 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714084



Common Names

  • Hackelia difformis
  • Difformis' Hackelia
  • Hackelia


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Description

Hackelia difformis (also called Diverse 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 difformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can provide a colorful and unique look to any landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hackelia difformis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hackelia difformis 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 difformis

Hackelia difformis can be found in the Himalayas.

Hackelia difformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hackelia difformis?

Hackelia difformis

What is the natural habitat of Hackelia difformis?

It is found in Bhutan

What are the common names of Hackelia difformis?

It is commonly known as the misshapen hackelia, the misshapen hackelia vine, or the misshapen 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2837400: Based on the initial data import
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
Yong Shan Lian (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Lian' in the authors string.
Jing Quan Wang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Wang' in the authors string.