Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
halleyana
ID:
729402

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 3: 168 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728735



Common Names

  • Hypsophila halleyana
  • Halley's Hypsophila
  • Halley's False Coral


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Description

Hypsophila halleyana (also called Halley's Hypsophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypsophila halleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypsophila halleyana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypsophila halleyana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.

Where to Find Hypsophila halleyana

Hypsophila halleyana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Hypsophila halleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypsophila halleyana?

Hypsophila halleyana

What is the family of Hypsophila halleyana?

Asteraceae

What is the type of Hypsophila halleyana?

Herb

Species in the Hypsophila genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,