Lopholaena alata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
34403
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 91: 148, in adnot. (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033732
Common Names
- Lopholaena
- Alata
- Lopholaena Alata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopholaena alata (also called Winged Lopholaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lopholaena alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopholaena alata is a small yellow-green disc flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopholaena alata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lopholaena alata
Lopholaena alata is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it grows in rocky, open areas.
Lopholaena alata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Lopholaena alata?
Lopholaena alata is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in the Andes region.
What is the average height of Lopholaena alata?
Lopholaena alata typically grows to a height of between 10 and 30 cm.
What is the flowering period of Lopholaena alata?
Lopholaena alata typically flowers between June and August.
Species in the Lopholaena genus
Lopholaena dehniae, Lopholaena festiva, Lopholaena decurrens, Lopholaena phyllodes, Lopholaena glaucescens, Lopholaena coriifolia, Lopholaena alata, Lopholaena cneorifolia, Lopholaena trianthema, Lopholaena longipes, Lopholaena deltombei, Lopholaena segmentata, Lopholaena dolichopappa, Lopholaena platyphylla, Lopholaena dregeana, Lopholaena disticha, Lopholaena ussanguensis, Lopholaena acutifolia, Lopholaena brickellioides,
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-132613: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.