Lopholaena phyllodes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllodes
ID:
13438
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67: 274, 275 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012767
Common Names
- Lopholaena Phyllodes
- Lopholaena
- Lopholaena Plant
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- Vernonia phyllodes Hiern [unknown]
Description
Lopholaena phyllodes (also called the Phyllodes Beard-heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, rounded habit. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It grows in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lopholaena phyllodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopholaena phyllodes is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pale green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Lopholaena phyllodes is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading the flowers will encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Lopholaena phyllodes
Lopholaena phyllodes is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Lopholaena phyllodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopholaena phyllodes?
Lopholaena phyllodes
What is the common name of Lopholaena phyllodes?
Fernleaf Lopholaena
Where is Lopholaena phyllodes native to?
South Africa
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-112350: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.