Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 787 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715355
Common Names
- Hampea tomentosa
- Downy Hampea
- Downy Hammeria
Description
Hampea tomentosa (also called Woolly Hampea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East, and is found in deserts and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Hampea tomentosa is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hampea tomentosa are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hampea tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into a larger pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hampea tomentosa
Hampea tomentosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Hampea tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hampea tomentosa?
Hampea tomentosa
What is the common name of Hampea tomentosa?
Woolly hampea
What is the natural habitat of Hampea tomentosa?
It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streambanks.
Species in the Hampea genus
Hampea appendiculata,
Hampea longipes,
Hampea sphaerocarpa,
Hampea stipitata,
Hampea thespesioides,
Hampea tomentosa,
Hampea punctulata,
Hampea trilobata,
Hampea rovirosae,
Hampea albipetala,
Hampea dukei,
Hampea micrantha,
Hampea platanifolia,
Hampea integerrima,
Hampea bracteolata,
Hampea ovatifolia,
Hampea breedlovei,
Hampea mexicana,
Hampea montebellensis,
Hampea nutricia,
Hampea reynae,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,