Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 95: 100 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133888
Common Names
- Lipochaeta rockii
- Rock's Lipochaeta
- Rock's Lipochaeta Plant
Synonyms
- Lipochaeta elliptica H.St.John [unknown]
- Lipochaeta scabra H.St.John [unknown]
- Lipochaeta mauiensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Lipochaeta forbesii Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta rockii rockii [unknown]
- Lipochaeta forbesii forbesii [unknown]
- Lipochaeta elliptica elliptica [unknown]
- Lipochaeta kahoolawensis Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta lobata maunaloensis Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta rockii subovata Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta heterophylla malvacea O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta succulenta trifida Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta rockii parva H.St.John [unknown]
- Lipochaeta rockii dissecta Sherff [unknown]
- Lipochaeta forbesii sherfii O.Deg. & H.F.Clay [unknown]
- Lipochaeta nesophila H.St.John [unknown]
- Lipochaeta elliptica artialata H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Lipochaeta rockii (also called Rock's lipochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Hawaii. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lipochaeta rockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lipochaeta rockii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lipochaeta rockii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 12-18 inches. The plant will bloom from late spring to early summer.
Where to Find Lipochaeta rockii
Lipochaeta rockii is found in the Northern Hemisphere in temperate regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Lipochaeta rockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lipochaeta rockii?
Lipochaeta rockii
What is the common name of Lipochaeta rockii?
Rock's Lipochaeta
Where is Lipochaeta rockii native to?
Hawaii
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