Haploesthes greggii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greggii
ID:
37614
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 109 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036943
Common Names
- Gregg's Haploesthes
- Gregg's Woollybush
- Woollybush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haploesthes greggii (also called Gregg's Haploesthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Haploesthes greggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Haploesthes greggii var. texana (J.M.Coult.) I.M.Johnst.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haploesthes greggii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, light brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haploesthes greggii is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants in the summer.
Where to Find Haploesthes greggii
Haploesthes greggii can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.
Haploesthes greggii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haploesthes greggii?
Haploesthes greggii
What is the common name of Haploesthes greggii?
Gregg's Haploesthes
What is the natural habitat of Haploesthes greggii?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Haploesthes genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135723: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.