Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
725387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Küpfer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 23: 208 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724720



Common Names

  • Hormathophylla spinosa
  • Spinosa Hormathophylla
  • Hormathophylla Spinosa


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Synonyms

  • Koniga spinosa Spach [unknown]
  • Ptilotrichum spinosum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Adyseton spinosum Link [unknown]
  • Alyssum spinosum L. [unknown]
  • Anodontea spinosa Sweet [unknown]
  • Clypeola spinosa Link [unknown]
  • Draba spinosa Lam. [unknown]

Description

Hormathophylla spinosa (also called Spiny Hormathophylla, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hormathophylla spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hormathophylla spinosa is yellow, and is bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hormathophylla spinosa is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hormathophylla spinosa

Hormathophylla spinosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Hormathophylla spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hormathophylla spinosa?

Hormathophylla spinosa

What is the common name of Hormathophylla spinosa?

N/A

Where is Hormathophylla spinosa native to?

North America

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philippe Küpfer (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Küpfer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285373-1: Based on the initial data import