Status:
valid
Authors:
Pjak
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 109 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808943
Common Names
- Lagopsis Darwiniana
- Darwin's Lagopsis
- Darwin's Daisy
Description
Lagopsis darwiniana (also called Darwin's Lagopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Lagopsis darwiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagopsis darwiniana has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagopsis darwiniana can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Lagopsis darwiniana
Lagopsis darwiniana can be found in the Falkland Islands and other parts of South America.
Species in the Lagopsis genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Andrei I. Pjak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pjak' in the authors string.