Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
costaricense
ID:
91320

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 407 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090649

Common Names

  • Costa Rican Hebeclinium
  • Costa Rican Verbasci
  • Hebeclinium

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Description

Hebeclinium costaricense (also called Costa Rican hebe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall and is covered in white hairs. Its leaves are narrow and deeply lobed, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hebeclinium costaricense is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hebeclinium costaricense are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hebeclinium costaricense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hebeclinium costaricense

Hebeclinium costaricense is native to Central America and can be found in wet forests and along rivers.

Hebeclinium costaricense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hebeclinium costaricense?

Hebeclinium costaricense

What type of plant is Hebeclinium costaricense?

Hebeclinium costaricense is a shrub

Where does Hebeclinium costaricense grow?

Hebeclinium costaricense grows in Central America

Species in the Hebeclinium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-46935: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.