Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lipsky) Röser & Tkach
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 69: 265 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023215
Common Names
- Hyalopodium araraticum
- Ararat Hyalopodium
- Ararat Star-grass
Description
Hyalopodium araraticum (also called Ararat Hyalopodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Hyalopodium araraticum is a species of flowering plant in the Polypodiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hyalopodium araraticum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyalopodium araraticum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Hyalopodium araraticum
Hyalopodium araraticum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Hyalopodium araraticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyalopodium araraticum?
Hyalopodium araraticum
What is the natural habitat of Hyalopodium araraticum?
Hyalopodium araraticum is native to dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
What is the growth habit of Hyalopodium araraticum?
Hyalopodium araraticum is an evergreen perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 8 inches
Species in the Hyalopodium genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210909-1: 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].