Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
126596

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 144 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125925

Common Names

  • Hairy Hippia
  • Hairy Wirelettuce
  • Hairy False Lettuce

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Description

Hippia hirsuta (also called Hairy Hippia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippia hirsuta is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippia hirsuta is a perennial plant native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by seed or division. It is a drought-tolerant plant that requires little water once established.

Where to Find Hippia hirsuta

Hippia hirsuta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils, especially in coastal dunes.

Hippia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippia hirsuta?

Hippia hirsuta

What is the family of Hippia hirsuta?

Asteraceae

Where is Hippia hirsuta found?

South Africa

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,

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