Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) C.P.Bove & C.T.Philbrick
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 158 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749688
Common Names
- Lophogyne Lacunosa
- Lacunosa Lophogyne
- Pitted Lophogyne
Description
Lophogyne lacunosa (also called 'Hole-leaved Lophogyne', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lophogyne lacunosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophogyne lacunosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophogyne lacunosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Lophogyne lacunosa
Lophogyne lacunosa can be found in the temperate forests of the United States.
Lophogyne lacunosa FAQ
What type of plant is Lophogyne lacunosa?
Lophogyne lacunosa is a perennial herb.
What is the natural habitat of Lophogyne lacunosa?
Lophogyne lacunosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the blooming times of Lophogyne lacunosa?
Lophogyne lacunosa blooms in late spring and summer.
Species in the Lophogyne genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,
References
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.