Lycocarpus fugax - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fugax
ID:
363097
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 164 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362429
Common Names
- Lycocarpus
- Fugacious Lycocarpus
- Fugax Lycocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sisymbrium fugax Lag. [unknown]
- Hesperis fugax Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lycocarpus fugax (also called Slender Lycocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lycocarpus fugax is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces white flowers in the spring. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycocarpus fugax has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycocarpus fugax is a perennial herb native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lycocarpus fugax
Lycocarpus fugax is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Lycocarpus fugax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycocarpus fugax?
Lycocarpus fugax
What type of plant is Lycocarpus fugax?
It is an annual herb
Where is Lycocarpus fugax found?
It is found in California
Species in the Lycocarpus genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2344264: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.