Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rockii
ID:
134559

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


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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.

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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

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,

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