Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 29 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120394
Common Names
- Lourteigia ornatiloba
- Ornate-lobed Lourteigia
- Ornate-lobed Daisy-bush
Description
Lourteigia ornatiloba (also called Ornate Lourteigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lourteigia ornatiloba is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lourteigia ornatiloba is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lourteigia ornatiloba is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Lourteigia ornatiloba
Lourteigia ornatiloba is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.
Lourteigia ornatiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lourteigia ornatiloba?
Lourteigia ornatiloba
What type of plant is Lourteigia ornatiloba?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Lourteigia ornatiloba grow?
It grows in South America
Species in the Lourteigia genus
Lourteigia stoechadifolia,
Lourteigia humilis,
Lourteigia microphylla,
Lourteigia lanulata,
Lourteigia morenoi,
Lourteigia ballotaefolia,
Lourteigia fimbriata,
Lourteigia dichroa,
Lourteigia ballotifolia,
Lourteigia aroensis,
Lourteigia scandens,
Lourteigia ornatiloba,
Lourteigia gaudens,
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,