Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 336 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094016
Common Names
- Drege's Lopholaena
- Lopholaena
- Lopholaena dregeana
Description
Lopholaena dregeana (also called Lopholaena dregeana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate and have a waxy coating. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lopholaena dregeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopholaena dregeana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lopholaena dregeana is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lopholaena dregeana
Lopholaena dregeana is native to South Africa. It can be found in rocky outcrops and dry, open areas.
Lopholaena dregeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopholaena dregeana?
Lopholaena dregeana
What is the common name of Lopholaena dregeana?
Drege's Lopholaena
What is the natural habitat of Lopholaena dregeana?
Dry grassland and rocky slopes
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,