Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 296 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100988
Common Names
- Hollisteria lanata
- Woolly Hollisteria
- Woolly Star-Flower
Description
Hollisteria lanata (also called Woolly Hollisteria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a prostrate growth habit and its stems are covered with hairs. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hollisteria lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hollisteria lanata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hollisteria lanata is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Hollisteria lanata
Hollisteria lanata can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Hollisteria genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,