Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hypsophila
ID:
1416601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Hasenstab & M.G.Simpson

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 753 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429066





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Description

Oreocarya hypsophila (also called High-altitude Oreocarya, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocarya hypsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocarya hypsophila has small, white flowers with five petals, small black seeds, and seedlings with short, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocarya hypsophila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oreocarya hypsophila

Oreocarya hypsophila is native to the western United States.

Oreocarya hypsophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocarya hypsophila?

Oreocarya hypsophila

What is the common name of Oreocarya hypsophila?

High-growing Oreocarya

What is the natural habitat of Oreocarya hypsophila?

It is native to the western United States

Species in the Oreocarya genus

Oreocarya celosioides, Oreocarya revealii, Oreocarya abortiva, Oreocarya confertiflora, Oreocarya leucophaea, Oreocarya crymophila, Oreocarya thompsonii, Oreocarya hoffmannii, Oreocarya tumulosa, Oreocarya humilis, Oreocarya propria, Oreocarya spiculifera, Oreocarya flavoculata, Oreocarya capitata, Oreocarya flava, Oreocarya wetherillii, Oreocarya tenuis, Oreocarya longiflora, Oreocarya breviflora, Oreocarya jonesiana, Oreocarya paradoxa, Oreocarya interrupta, Oreocarya caespitosa, Oreocarya osterhoutii, Oreocarya bakeri, Oreocarya elata, Oreocarya rugulosa, Oreocarya stricta, Oreocarya aperta, Oreocarya cana, Oreocarya fulvocanescens, Oreocarya glomerata, Oreocarya insolita, Oreocarya mensana, Oreocarya oblata, Oreocarya paysonii, Oreocarya palmeri, Oreocarya salmonensis, Oreocarya sericea, Oreocarya setosissima, Oreocarya suffruticosa, Oreocarya thyrsiflora, Oreocarya virigata, Oreocarya barnebyi, Oreocarya compacta, Oreocarya crassipes, Oreocarya creutzfeldtii, Oreocarya grahamii, Oreocarya johnstonii, Oreocarya ochroleuca,

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

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Michael George Simpson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Simpson' in the authors string.
Kristen E. Hasenstab-Lehman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hasenstab' in the authors string.