Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lobata
ID:
70741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 611 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070070



Common Names

  • Lobate Lipochaeta
  • Hairy Lipochaeta
  • Hawaiian Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Lipochaeta lobata aprevalliana (del Castillo) Sherff [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta lobata lobata [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta lobata hastulata (Hook. & Arn.) Sherff [unknown]

Description

Lipochaeta lobata (also called Lobed Lipochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is usually found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lipochaeta lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lipochaeta lobata sub. lobata
Lipochaeta lobata sub. leptophylla (O.Deg. & Sherff) W.L.Wagner & H.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lipochaeta lobata is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipochaeta lobata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Hawaii. It is best propagated by seed, as it does not respond well to division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Lipochaeta lobata

Lipochaeta lobata is native to Hawaii and can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Lipochaeta lobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipochaeta lobata?

Lipochaeta lobata

What is the common name of Lipochaeta lobata?

Lobed Lipochaeta

What is the natural habitat of Lipochaeta lobata?

Dry, rocky slopes 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26878: Based on the initial data import
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.