Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk & Tilney
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 74: 757 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509732
Common Names
- Globose Lichtensteinia
- Lichtensteinia Globosa
- Globe Lichtensteinia
Description
Lichtensteinia globosa (also called 'Globose Lichtensteinia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lichtensteinia globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lichtensteinia globosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lichtensteinia globosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Lichtensteinia globosa
Lichtensteinia globosa is found in the Venezuelan Andes.
Lichtensteinia globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lichtensteinia globosa?
Lichtensteinia globosa
What type of plant is Lichtensteinia globosa?
Shrub
Where is Lichtensteinia globosa found?
South America
Species in the Lichtensteinia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
P.M. Tilney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tilney' in the authors string.