Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Species:
hazlettii
ID:
716313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldberg & C.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 16 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715646



Common Names

  • Haptanthus hazlettii
  • Hazlett's Haptanthus
  • Hazlett's Haptanthus Plant


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Description

Haptanthus hazlettii (also called Hazlett's Haptanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and a single stem.

Uses & Benefits

Haptanthus hazlettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haptanthus hazlettii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haptanthus hazlettii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Haptanthus hazlettii

Haptanthus hazlettii can be found in the Middle East and North Africa.

Haptanthus hazlettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haptanthus hazlettii?

Haptanthus hazlettii

What is the common name of Haptanthus hazlettii?

Hazlett's Haptanthus

What is the natural habitat of Haptanthus hazlettii?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

Species in the Haptanthus genus

Species in the Buxaceae family

Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2839497: Based on the initial data import
Cirilo Nelson (1938-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Nelson' in the authors string.
Aaron Goldberg (1917-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldberg' in the authors string.