Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
9604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch.) E.Phillips & C.A.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 229 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008933



Common Names

  • Lopholaena Decurrens
  • Decurrens Lopholaena
  • Lopholaena


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Description

Lopholaena decurrens (also called 'Decurrent Lopholaena', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub. It is native to Mexico and is found growing in dry, rocky, and disturbed areas. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lopholaena decurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lopholaena decurrens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopholaena decurrens is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lopholaena decurrens

Lopholaena decurrens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lopholaena decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopholaena decurrens?

Lopholaena decurrens

What is the common name of Lopholaena decurrens?

Decurrens Lopholaena

What is the natural habitat of Lopholaena decurrens?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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

Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Christo Albertyn Smith (1898-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231103-1: Based on the initial data import