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
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.
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 Hippia 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,