Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory
Source:
gcc
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Voy. îles Afrique 1: 334 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026659
Common Names
- Hubertia
- Ambavilla
- Hubertia Ambavilla
Description
Hubertia ambavilla (also called Ambavilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Western Ghats of India. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hubertia ambavilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hubertia ambavilla var. taxifolia (Pers.) C.Jeffrey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hubertia ambavilla has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a hairy covering. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hubertia ambavilla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Hubertia ambavilla
Hubertia ambavilla is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Hubertia ambavilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hubertia ambavilla?
Hubertia ambavilla
What is the common name of Hubertia ambavilla?
Ambavilla
What is the family of Hubertia ambavilla?
Goodeniaceae
Species in the Hubertia genus
Hubertia faujasioides,
Hubertia foliatilis,
Hubertia beguei,
Hubertia heimii,
Hubertia alleizettei,
Hubertia ambavilla,
Hubertia lapsanifolia,
Hubertia leucanthothamnus,
Hubertia myrtifolia,
Hubertia tomentosa,
Hubertia ivohibeensis,
Hubertia hypargyrea,
Hubertia rosellata,
Hubertia myricifolia,
Hubertia olivacea,
Hubertia riparia,
Hubertia humblotii,
Hubertia pleiantha,
Hubertia adenodonta,
Hubertia multifoliosa,
Hubertia andringitrensis,
Hubertia neoheimii,
Hubertia bathiaei,
Hubertia tsimihety,
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,