Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
10414

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109440: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.