Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 390-391 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131671
Common Names
- Hatschbach's Hololepis
- Hololepis Hatschbachii
- Hatschbach's Goldenweed
Description
Hololepis hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Hololepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hololepis hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hololepis hatschbachii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hololepis hatschbachii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hololepis hatschbachii
Hololepis hatschbachii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Hololepis hatschbachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hololepis hatschbachii?
Hololepis hatschbachii
What is the common name of Hololepis hatschbachii?
Hatschbach's Hololepis
What is the natural habitat of Hololepis hatschbachii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Hololepis 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,