Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidocaulis
ID:
120530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 215 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119859

Common Names

  • Lepidocaulon
  • Lepidocaulis
  • Othonna Lepidocaulis

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Description

Othonna lepidocaulis (also called Lepidocaul Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a woody base. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna lepidocaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Othonna lepidocaulis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna lepidocaulis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Othonna lepidocaulis

Othonna lepidocaulis is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Othonna lepidocaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna lepidocaulis?

Othonna lepidocaulis

What is the common name of Othonna lepidocaulis?

Lepidocaul Othonna

What is the natural habitat of Othonna lepidocaulis?

Othonna lepidocaulis is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of South Africa.

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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-81143: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.