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
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.
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 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,