Status:
valid
Authors:
R.P.McNeill
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 395 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342886
Description
Lomatium swingerae (also called Lomatium swingerae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatium swingerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lomatium swingerae are yellow and have a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatium swingerae is a perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Lomatium swingerae is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Lomatium swingerae
Lomatium swingerae is found in the sagebrush steppe of the Great Basin in the western United States.
Lomatium swingerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatium swingerae?
Lomatium swingerae
What is the common name of Lomatium swingerae?
Swingers's lomatium
What is the natural habitat of Lomatium swingerae?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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
Richard P. McNeill: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.McNeill' in the authors string.