Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. xvi. 190 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022678
Common Names
- Hololepis pedunculata
- Pedunculate Hololepis
- Pedunculate False Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia involucrata Less. [unknown]
- Serratula pedunculata Pers. [unknown]
- Hololepis involucrata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vernonia pedunculata DC. [unknown]
- Haynea pedunculata Spreng. [unknown]
- Proteopsis glauca Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
- Heterocoma pedunculata Steud. [unknown]
- Cacalia pedunculata (DC. ex Pers.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Hololepis pedunculata (also called Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hololepis pedunculata is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ornamental plant and to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hololepis pedunculata has small, yellow flower heads that are arranged in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hololepis pedunculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Hololepis pedunculata
Hololepis pedunculata is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and North Africa.
Hololepis pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hololepis pedunculata?
Hololepis pedunculata
What is the common name of Hololepis pedunculata?
Stalked Hololepis
What is the habitat of Hololepis pedunculata?
Open woods, meadows, and grasslands
Species in the Hololepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,