Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 537 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017100
Common Names
- Hymenostephium meridense
- Meridense Hymenostephium
- Hymenostephium
Synonyms
- Viguiera meridensis (S.F.Blake) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
Description
Hymenostephium meridense (also called Meridense Hymenostephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenostephium meridense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenostephium meridense is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenostephium meridense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Hymenostephium meridense
Hymenostephium meridense is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Hymenostephium meridense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenostephium meridense?
Hymenostephium meridense
What is the common name of Hymenostephium meridense?
Meridian Hymenostephium
What is the natural habitat of Hymenostephium meridense?
Hymenostephium meridense is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of Mexico.
Species in the Hymenostephium genus
Hymenostephium tenue,
Hymenostephium superaxillare,
Hymenostephium meridense,
Hymenostephium brandegeei,
Hymenostephium gracillimum,
Hymenostephium cordatum,
Hymenostephium viride,
Hymenostephium anomalum,
Hymenostephium rudbeckioides,
Hymenostephium woronowii,
Hymenostephium rivularis,
Hymenostephium hintonii,
Hymenostephium debile,
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,