Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ussanguensis
ID:
122279

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67: 275, in clavi (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121608



Common Names

  • Lopholaena Ussanguensis
  • Ussangu Lopholaena
  • Ussangu Lopholaena Grass


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ussanguensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Lopholaena ussanguensis (also called Ussangu lopholaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Tanzania and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lopholaena ussanguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopholaena ussanguensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopholaena ussanguensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Lopholaena ussanguensis

Lopholaena ussanguensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in the regions of Mbeya and Iringa.

Lopholaena ussanguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopholaena ussanguensis?

Lopholaena ussanguensis

What is the common name of Lopholaena ussanguensis?

Ussangu Lopholaena

What is the natural habitat of Lopholaena ussanguensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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