Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 255. 1865 [17 Feb 1865]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444198
Common Names
- Hypodiscus alboaristatus
- Hypodiscus alboaristatus
- Hypodiscus alboaristatus
Description
Hypodiscus alboaristatus (also called White-tipped Hypodiscus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has an erect habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). Its leaves are linear, narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, often in rocky sites.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodiscus alboaristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodiscus alboaristatus has white to pinkish-purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypodiscus alboaristatus is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant requires minimal care.
Where to Find Hypodiscus alboaristatus
Hypodiscus alboaristatus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Hypodiscus alboaristatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypodiscus alboaristatus?
Hypodiscus alboaristatus
What is the common name of Hypodiscus alboaristatus?
White-bearded hypodiscus
What is the natural habitat of Hypodiscus alboaristatus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Hypodiscus genus
Hypodiscus alboaristatus,
Hypodiscus alternans,
Hypodiscus argenteus,
Hypodiscus aristatus,
Hypodiscus laevigatus,
Hypodiscus montanus,
Hypodiscus neesii,
Hypodiscus procurrens,
Hypodiscus rigidus,
Hypodiscus rugosus,
Hypodiscus squamosus,
Hypodiscus striatus,
Hypodiscus sulcatus,
Hypodiscus synchroolepis,
Hypodiscus willdenovia,
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,