Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Ortiz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31(2): 430 (425, 427-428; fig (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035942
Common Names
- Humbert's Cloiselia
- Cloiselia Humbertii
- Cloiselia Humbertii Plant
Description
Cloiselia humbertii (also called Humbert's Cloiselia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cloiselia humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cloiselia humbertii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with white hairs on the underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cloiselia humbertii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cloiselia humbertii
Lablab leucocarpus is native to India and can be found in moist forests.
Cloiselia humbertii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cloiselia humbertii?
Cloiselia humbertii is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the growth habit of Cloiselia humbertii?
Cloiselia humbertii is an annual or perennial herb with erect stems.
What is the flower color of Cloiselia humbertii?
Cloiselia humbertii has yellow flowers.
Species in the Cloiselia genus
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,