Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
huntii
ID:
119260

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 129 (-130), fig (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118589



Common Names

  • Lomatozona
  • Huntii
  • Hunt's Lomatozona


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Description

Lomatozona huntii (also called Hunt's Lomatozona, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatozona huntii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatozona huntii is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with 5 lobes. The seeds are small, black, and somewhat flattened. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatozona huntii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Lomatozona huntii

Lomatozona huntii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera.

Lomatozona huntii FAQ

What is the common name of Lomatozona huntii?

The common name of Lomatozona huntii is Hunt's false aster.

What is the scientific name of Hunt's false aster?

The scientific name of Hunt's false aster is Lomatozona huntii.

What is the natural habitat of Lomatozona huntii?

Lomatozona huntii is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, sandy soils.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7991: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.