Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
717243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Benth.) Molau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 195 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716576



Common Names

  • Hedbergia abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Hedbergia
  • Abyssinica Hedbergia


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Synonyms

  • Bartsia abyssinica Benth. [unknown]
  • Bartsia abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Hedbergia abyssinica (also called Abyssinian velvet grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Horn of Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its soft, velvety leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hedbergia abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedbergia abyssinica has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedbergia abyssinica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a partially shaded location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back stems in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hedbergia abyssinica

Hedbergia abyssinica can be found in the dry grasslands of Ethiopia.

Hedbergia abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedbergia abyssinica?

Hedbergia abyssinica

What is the common name of Hedbergia abyssinica?

Abyssinian Hedbergia

What is the natural habitat of Hedbergia abyssinica?

Dry grasslands and rocky hillsides

Species in the Hedbergia genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ulf Molau (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945255-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].