Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
degeneri
ID:
86382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 95: 84 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085711



Common Names

  • Lipochaeta degeneri
  • Hawaiian Lipochaeta
  • Hawaiian Daisy


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Description

Lipochaeta degeneri (also called Hawaiian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and dark green, leathery leaves. It is found in dry and mesic forests, as well as coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lipochaeta degeneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lipochaeta degeneri is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipochaeta degeneri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Lipochaeta degeneri

Lipochaeta degeneri is native to Hawaii and can be found in dry, open areas.

Lipochaeta degeneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipochaeta degeneri?

Lipochaeta degeneri

What is the common name of Lipochaeta degeneri?

Degener's Lipochaeta

Where is Lipochaeta degeneri found?

Lipochaeta degeneri is found in the Hawaiian Islands.

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