Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
occultus
ID:
81175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 51 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080504



Common Names

  • Libanothamnus occultus
  • Occult Libanothamnus
  • Hidden Libanothamnus


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Description

Libanothamnus occultus (also called Hidden Libanothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus occultus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Libanothamnus banksiifolius sub. granatesianus (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Libanothamnus occultus sub. humbertii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Libanothamnus occultus sub. glossophyllus (Mattf.) Cuatrec.
Libanothamnus occultus sub. oroquensis Cuatrec.
Libanothamnus occultus sub. occultus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libanothamnus occultus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus occultus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Libanothamnus occultus

Libanothamnus occultus is native to Chile and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Libanothamnus occultus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libanothamnus occultus?

Libanothamnus occultus

What is the natural habitat of Libanothamnus occultus?

Libanothamnus occultus is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Libanothamnus occultus?

Libanothamnus occultus is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37071: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.