Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
1325895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 383 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338349



Common Names

  • Pungens Lipotriche
  • Lipotriche pungens
  • Pungens Lipotriche


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Description

Lipotriche pungens (also called Spiny Lipotriche, among many other common names) is a type of flowering plant native to South America. 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 pungens is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lipotriche pungens sub. pungens
Lipotriche pungens sub. caudata (Wild) D.J.N.Hind

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lipotriche pungens 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 pungens 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 pungens

Lipotriche pungens can be found in South Africa, particularly in the province of Limpopo.

Lipotriche pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipotriche pungens?

Lipotriche pungens

What is the family of Lipotriche pungens?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Lipotriche pungens?

Pungent 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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.