Lilaeopsis macloviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macloviana
ID:
1069094
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gand.) A.W.Hill
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 47: 545 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068432
Common Names
- Lilaeopsis macloviana
- Maclovian Lilaeopsis
- Maclovian Seashoregrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lilaeopsis macloviana (also called 'Maclovian Lilaeopsis', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It grows in shallow water and wet soils, often in marshes, ponds, and other wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilaeopsis macloviana is used for erosion control, ground cover, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lilaeopsis macloviana has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilaeopsis macloviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lilaeopsis macloviana
Lilaeopsis macloviana can be found in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Species in the Lilaeopsis genus
Lilaeopsis ruthiana, Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae, Lilaeopsis polyantha, Lilaeopsis fistulosa, Lilaeopsis carolinensis, Lilaeopsis mauritiana, Lilaeopsis chinensis, Lilaeopsis attenuata, Lilaeopsis occidentalis, Lilaeopsis schaffneriana, Lilaeopsis macloviana, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Lilaeopsis minor, Lilaeopsis tenuis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1702185: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.