Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gambica
ID:
1325894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 383 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338348



Common Names

  • Gambica Lipotriche
  • Lipotriche gambica
  • Gambica Lipotriche


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Description

Lipotriche gambica (also called Gambian Lipotriche, among many other common names) is a type of flowering plant native to Africa. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lipotriche gambica is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lipotriche gambica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipotriche gambica is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Lipotriche gambica

Lipotriche gambica can be found in Gambia, particularly in the region of Banjul.

Lipotriche gambica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipotriche gambica?

Lipotriche gambica

What is the family of Lipotriche gambica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Lipotriche gambica?

Gambian Lipotriche

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.