Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
megacephala
ID:
63195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) Poljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 289 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062524

Common Names

  • Great-headed Willowherb
  • Giant-headed Willowherb
  • Giant-headed Loosestrife

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Description

Hippolytia megacephala (also called 'Large-headed Hippolytia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippolytia megacephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippolytia megacephala is a yellow composite flower head, with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seed is an achene, with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippolytia megacephala can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to plant in spring or fall and to water regularly until established.

Where to Find Hippolytia megacephala

Hippolytia megacephala can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus.

Hippolytia megacephala FAQ

What is the common name of Hippolytia megacephala?

Large-headed Hippolytia

What type of soil does Hippolytia megacephala prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

What type of light does Hippolytia megacephala need?

Full sun

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-19523: Based on the initial data import
Piotr Poliakov (1902-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poljakov' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.