Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dehniae
ID:
3663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. & Trans. Rhodesia Sci. Assoc. 43: 66 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002992



Common Names

  • Lopholaena Dehniae
  • Dehn's Lopholaena
  • Dehn's Daisy Bush


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Description

Lopholaena dehniae (also called Dehn's Lopholaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lopholaena dehniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The flowers can be used to make a tea or tincture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopholaena dehniae 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, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopholaena dehniae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Lopholaena dehniae

Lopholaena dehniae is native to Europe and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Lopholaena dehniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopholaena dehniae?

Lopholaena dehniae

What is the common name of Lopholaena dehniae?

Dehn's lopholaena

Where is Lopholaena dehniae found?

Lopholaena dehniae is found in South Africa

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,

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