Lobostemon decorus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decorus
ID:
362557
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 441 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361889
Common Names
- Lobostemon decorus
- Decorous Lobostemon
- Decorous Lobostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobostemon decorus (also called Decorative Lobostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lobostemon decorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Lobostemon decorus has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobostemon decorus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lobostemon decorus
Lobostemon decorus is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Lobostemon decorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobostemon decorus?
Lobostemon decorus
What is the common name of Lobostemon decorus?
Decorous Lobostemon
What is the natural habitat of Lobostemon decorus?
It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland in Western Australia
Species in the Lobostemon genus
Lobostemon fruticosus, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon montanus, Lobostemon muirii, Lobostemon paniculatus, Lobostemon lucidus, Lobostemon regulariflorus, Lobostemon oederifolius, Lobostemon glaber, Lobostemon glaucophyllus, Lobostemon gracilis, Lobostemon hottentoticus, Lobostemon marlothii, Lobostemon laevigatus, Lobostemon sanguineus, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus, Lobostemon trigonus, Lobostemon strigosus, Lobostemon echioides, Lobostemon collinus, Lobostemon curvifolius, Lobostemon daltonii, Lobostemon decorus, Lobostemon argenteus, Lobostemon cinereus, Lobostemon belliformis, Lobostemon capitatus, Lobostemon oederiaefolius, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2343457: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.