Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.B.Jacks. & Dallim.) Garland & Gerry Moore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 669. (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333418
Common Names
- Hesperotropsis
- Leylandii
- Tropical Daisy
Description
Hesperotropsis leylandii (also called 'Leyland's Hesperotropsis', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperotropsis leylandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperotropsis leylandii has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperotropsis leylandii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shaded areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The seedlings will emerge in 3-4 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or summer and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade.
Where to Find Hesperotropsis leylandii
Hesperotropsis leylandii is native to the Western Ghats of India. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 300-1800 m.
Hesperotropsis leylandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperotropsis leylandii?
Hesperotropsis leylandii
What is the common name of Hesperotropsis leylandii?
Hesperotropsis Leylandii
What is the natural habitat of Hesperotropsis leylandii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Hesperotropsis genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,
References
Mark A. Garland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garland' in the authors string.