Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planosum
ID:
1411266

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Osterh.) Mansfield & S.R.Downie

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 316(1): 97. 2017 [1 Aug 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423731



Common Names

  • Lomatium planosum
  • Planosum Lomatium
  • Planosum Water Willow


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Description

Lomatium planosum (also called Flat-leaf Lomatium, among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It grows to a height of around 30 cm and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate in shape and are a dull green in colour. The flowers are yellow and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a small capsule which ripens in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatium planosum is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatium planosum is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatium planosum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in the western United States. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It is best grown in well-draining soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Lomatium planosum

Lomatium planosum is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Lomatium planosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatium planosum?

Lomatium planosum

What is the common name of Lomatium planosum?

Lomatium

What type of plant is Lomatium planosum?

Herb

Species in the Lomatium genus

Lomatium dissectum, Lomatium foeniculaceum, Lomatium brandegeei, Lomatium hooveri, Lomatium grayi, Lomatium packardiae, Lomatium roseanum, Lomatium sandbergii, Lomatium bentonitum, Lomatium tamanitchii, Lomatium ochoense, Lomatium orientale, Lomatium ambiguum, Lomatium bicolor, Lomatium bradshawii, Lomatium californicum, Lomatium canbyi, Lomatium caruifolium, Lomatium ciliolatum, Lomatium columbianum, Lomatium congdonii, Lomatium cous, Lomatium cusickii, Lomatium cuspidatum, Lomatium dasycarpum, Lomatium donnellii, Lomatium eastwoodiae, Lomatium engelmannii, Lomatium farinosum, Lomatium geyeri, Lomatium gormanii, Lomatium greenmanii, Lomatium hallii, Lomatium hendersonii, Lomatium howellii, Lomatium idahoense, Lomatium insulare, Lomatium junceum, Lomatium juniperinum, Lomatium laevigatum, Lomatium latilobum, Lomatium lucidum, Lomatium marginatum, Lomatium martindalei, Lomatium minimum, Lomatium minus, Lomatium mohavense, Lomatium nevadense, Lomatium nudicaule, Lomatium nuttallii,

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

George Everett Osterhout (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osterh.' in the authors string.
Stephen R. Downie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Downie' in the authors string.
Donald Holmes Mansfield (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansfield' in the authors string.