Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65(5): 1074 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347184
Common Names
- Hymenothrix dissecta
- Divided Hymenothrix
- Dissecta Hymenothrix
Description
Hymenothrix dissecta (also called Hymenothrix dissectum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenothrix dissecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenothrix dissecta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenothrix dissecta can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Hymenothrix dissecta
Hymenothrix dissecta is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Hymenothrix dissecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenothrix dissecta?
Hymenothrix dissecta
What is the common name of Hymenothrix dissecta?
Dissecta Hymenothrix
Where is Hymenothrix dissecta found?
Hymenothrix dissecta is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Hymenothrix genus
Hymenothrix greenmanii,
Hymenothrix wrightii,
Hymenothrix wislizeni,
Hymenothrix loomisii,
Hymenothrix palmeri,
Hymenothrix autumnalis,
Hymenothrix biternata,
Hymenothrix dissecta,
Hymenothrix glandulopubescens,
Hymenothrix janakosiana,
Hymenothrix pedata,
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,