Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gorterioides
ID:
113946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 348 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113275

Common Names

  • Gorter's Rock-jasmine
  • Hirpicium Gorterioides
  • Gorter's Rock Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Berkheyopsis gorterioides gorterioides [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis gorterioides lobulata Thell. [unknown]

Description

Hirpicium gorterioides (also called Gorter's Hairy-Fruited Woodrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the world. It has a tall, erect stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hirpicium gorterioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hirpicium gorterioides sub. aizoides (O.Hoffm.) Roessler
Hirpicium gorterioides sub. schinzii (O.Hoffm.) Roessler
Hirpicium gorterioides sub. gorterioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selaginella guatemalensis has small yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium gorterioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Hirpicium gorterioides

Hirpicium gorterioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Iberian Peninsula, and in North Africa.

Hirpicium gorterioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirpicium gorterioides?

Hirpicium gorterioides

What is the common name of Hirpicium gorterioides?

Gorter's Hairgrass

What is the habitat of Hirpicium gorterioides?

It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and roadsides.

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-7344: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.