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
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.
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 Lipochaeta genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,