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
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.
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 Lipochaeta genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,