Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 377 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648599
Common Names
- Bracteosa Hastingsia
- Bracteosa Star Lily
- Bracteosa Star Flower
Synonyms
- Schoenolirion bracteosum (S.Watson) Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Hastingsia bracteosa (also called Bracted Hastingsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to California. It grows in chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hastingsia bracteosa is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for making furniture, woodworking, and carving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hastingsia bracteosa has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hastingsia bracteosa is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in seedbeds and transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Hastingsia bracteosa
Hastingsia bracteosa is found in California, USA.
Hastingsia bracteosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hastingsia bracteosa?
Hastingsia bracteosa
What is the family of Hastingsia bracteosa?
Ebenaceae
What is the common name of Hastingsia bracteosa?
Bracted Ebony
Species in the Hastingsia genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,