Kopsiopsis hookeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1263899
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walp.) Govaerts
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2: 14 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263237
Common Names
- Kopsiopsis hookeri
- Hooker's Kopsiopsis
- Hooker's False Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kopsiopsis hookeri (also called Hooker's Kopsiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kopsiopsis hookeri is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kopsiopsis hookeri has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Kopsiopsis hookeri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Kopsiopsis hookeri
Kopsiopsis hookeri is native to Mexico and Central America.
Kopsiopsis hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kopsiopsis hookeri?
Kopsiopsis hookeri
What type of plant is Kopsiopsis hookeri?
It is a shrub
Where is Kopsiopsis hookeri found?
It is found in East Asia
Species in the Kopsiopsis 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
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1022109-2: 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].