Hemipogon irwinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
1238895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fontella & Paixão
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 424 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238233
Common Names
- Hemipogon irwinii
- Irwin's Hemipogon
- Irwin's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemipogon irwinii (also called Irwin's Hemipogon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hemipogon irwinii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hemipogon irwinii is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hemipogon irwinii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.
Where to Find Hemipogon irwinii
Hemipogon irwinii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Species in the Hemipogon genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50097976: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.