Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
40738

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Deg. & Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 95: 94 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040067



Common Names

  • Procumbent Lipochaeta
  • Hawaiian Lipochaeta
  • Lipochaeta procumbens


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Description

Lipochaeta procumbens (also called creeping lipochaeta, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lipochaeta procumbens has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lipochaeta procumbens has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are small and have round shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipochaeta procumbens is a perennial herb native to Hawaii. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Lipochaeta procumbens

Lipochaeta procumbens is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Lipochaeta procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipochaeta procumbens?

Lipochaeta procumbens

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Hawaiian Lipochaeta

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Asteraceae

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-138753: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.