Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
443188

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 487 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442520



Common Names

  • Hopkinsia Adscendens
  • Adscendens Hopkinsia
  • Adscendens Daisy


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Description

Hopkinsia adscendens (also called Climbing Hopkinsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats such as mountains and coastal cliffs. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Hopkinsia adscendens is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hopkinsia adscendens has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hopkinsia adscendens is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hopkinsia adscendens

Hopkinsia adscendens is native to South Africa.

Hopkinsia adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hopkinsia adscendens?

Hopkinsia adscendens

What are the common names of Hopkinsia adscendens?

Climbing Daisy, Climbing Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Hopkinsia adscendens?

Dry rocky slopes and cliffs

Species in the Hopkinsia genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249252: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.