Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
714767

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 118 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714100



Common Names

  • Hackelia obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia' Hackelia
  • Hackelia


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Description

Hackelia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved 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 obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can provide a lush, tropical look to any landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hackelia obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

Hackelia obtusifolia is found in Central Asia.

Hackelia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hackelia obtusifolia?

Hackelia obtusifolia

What is the common name of Hackelia obtusifolia?

Blunt-leaved Stickseed

Where is Hackelia obtusifolia found?

Hackelia obtusifolia is found in the western United States and Canada

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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