Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
notabilis
ID:
1320965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.F.Mitch.) Garland & Gerry Moore

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 670. (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333419



Common Names

  • Hesperotropsis
  • Notabilis
  • Tropical Daisy


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Description

Hesperotropsis notabilis (also called 'Notable Hesperotropsis', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperotropsis notabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperotropsis notabilis has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperotropsis notabilis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shaded areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The seedlings will emerge in 3-4 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or summer and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade.

Where to Find Hesperotropsis notabilis

Hesperotropsis notabilis is native to the Western Ghats of India. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 300-1800 m.

Hesperotropsis notabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperotropsis notabilis?

Hesperotropsis notabilis

What is the common name of Hesperotropsis notabilis?

Hesperotropsis Notabilis

What is the natural habitat of Hesperotropsis notabilis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

Alan Mitchell (1922-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.Mitch.' in the authors string.
Gerry Moore (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gerry Moore' in the authors string.
Mark A. Garland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garland' in the authors string.