Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 808 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134175
Common Names
- Hyoseris radiata
- Radiate Hyoseris
- Radiate False Sunflower
Synonyms
- Rhagadiolus stellatus DC. [unknown]
- Leontodon radiatus Lam. [unknown]
- Hyoseris scabra Pourr. [unknown]
- Rhagadiolus radiatus All. [unknown]
- Thlipsocarpus baeticus Kunze [unknown]
- Hedypnois radiata (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata radiata [unknown]
- Hyoseris baetica Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Hedypnois radiata Albert [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata baetica (Sch.Bip.) Fiori [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata puberula Pamp. [unknown]
- Hyoseris baetica (Kunze) C.A.Sm. [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata elongata A.Huet [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata baetica Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata vestita Pomel [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata hispidula Pomel [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata radiata [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata ajmasiana Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiata blechnoides (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Hyoseris calyculata Jan ex Guss. [unknown]
- Hyoseris radiatifolia Bubani [unknown]
Description
Hyoseris radiata (also called radiate hyoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hyoseris radiata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hyoseris radiata sub. graeca Halácsy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyoseris radiata has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyoseris radiata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or early autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Hyoseris radiata
Hyoseris radiata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sunny, dry areas with well-drained soil.
Hyoseris radiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyoseris radiata?
Hyoseris radiata
What is the natural habitat of Hyoseris radiata?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of Australia.
What is the flowering period of Hyoseris radiata?
It flowers from August to October.
Species in the Hyoseris genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,