Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 246 (-247), figs (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000068
Common Names
- Lomatozona andersonii
- Andersonii Lomatozona
- Lomatozona
Description
Lomatozona andersonii (also called Anderson's Lomatozon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatozona andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatozona andersonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatozona andersonii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lomatozona andersonii
Lomatozona andersonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Lomatozona andersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatozona andersonii?
Lomatozona andersonii
What is the natural habitat of Lomatozona andersonii?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the medicinal uses of Lomatozona andersonii?
It is used to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions.
Species in the Lomatozona genus
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,