Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1139 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009743
Common Names
- Luina hypoleuca
- Luina
- Hypoleuca
Description
Luina hypoleuca (also called Luina, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Luina hypoleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as to provide food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luina hypoleuca is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luina hypoleuca is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and seed should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Luina hypoleuca
Luina hypoleuca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny climates. It is typically found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Luina hypoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luina hypoleuca?
Luina hypoleuca
What is the common name of Luina hypoleuca?
White-stemmed Lupine
What is the growth habit of Luina hypoleuca?
Luina hypoleuca is an upright, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 2-3' tall and as wide.
Species in the Luina 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,