Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
750355

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

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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.

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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

George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Claudia Petean Bove (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Bove' in the authors string.