Lophopappus blakei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blakei
ID:
3476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 48 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002805
Common Names
- Blake's Lophopappus
- Blake's Cottonweed
- Blake's Rabbitbrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophopappus blakei (also called the Blake's Lophopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed, and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and can be found in deserts, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopappus blakei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopappus blakei is yellow, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophopappus blakei is a perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Lophopappus blakei
Lophopappus blakei is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Lophopappus blakei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopappus blakei?
Lophopappus blakei
What are the common names of Lophopappus blakei?
Blake's Lophopappus, Blake's Lophopappus, Blake's Lophopappus, Blake's Lophopappus
What is the habitat of Lophopappus blakei?
It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, at elevations up to 2,000 m.
Species in the Lophopappus genus
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-102704: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.