Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 56: 162 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126731
Common Names
- Ilinissae Loricaria
- Ilinissae Catfish Plant
- Loricaria Ilinissae
Synonyms
- Baccharis ilinissae Benth. [unknown]
Description
Loricaria ilinissae (also called Iliniss' Loricaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Loricaria ilinissae is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, as a source of fiber for weaving, and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loricaria ilinissae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loricaria ilinissae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once or twice a year.
Where to Find Loricaria ilinissae
Loricaria ilinissae is found in the rivers and streams of South America.
Loricaria ilinissae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loricaria ilinissae?
Loricaria ilinissae
What is the common name of Loricaria ilinissae?
Ilinissa's Loricaria
What type of plant is Loricaria ilinissae?
Perennial flower
Species in the Loricaria genus
Loricaria colombiana,
Loricaria graveolens,
Loricaria scolopendra,
Loricaria puracensis,
Loricaria unduaviensis,
Loricaria lagunillensis,
Loricaria antisanensis,
Loricaria complanata,
Loricaria leptothamna,
Loricaria thujoides,
Loricaria lucida,
Loricaria ollgaardii,
Loricaria cinerea,
Loricaria azuayensis,
Loricaria thyrsoidea,
Loricaria macbridei,
Loricaria ferruginea,
Loricaria lycopodinea,
Loricaria ilinissae,
Loricaria pauciflora,
Loricaria thuyoides,
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,