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(B.L.Turner) H.Rob.
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Common Names
- Lychnophora Boquerona
- Boquerona Lychnophora
- Lychnophora
Description
Lychnophora boquerona (also called White-flowered Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, typically found in dry forests and scrublands. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are long and narrow.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnophora boquerona is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive white flowers and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lychnophora boquerona has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnophora boquerona is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and plant in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Lychnophora boquerona
Lychnophora boquerona is native to Argentina and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Lychnophora boquerona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnophora boquerona?
Lychnophora boquerona
What is the family of Lychnophora boquerona?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lychnophora boquerona?
Boqueron Lychnophora
Species in the Lychnophora genus
Lychnophora brunioides,
Lychnophora villosissima,
Lychnophora markgravii,
Lychnophora rupestris,
Lychnophora passerina,
Lychnophora sericea,
Lychnophora staavioides,
Lychnophora pinaster,
Lychnophora syncephala,
Lychnophora crispa,
Lychnophora humillima,
Lychnophora pohlii,
Lychnophora souzae,
Lychnophora morii,
Lychnophora granmogolensis,
Lychnophora phylicifolia,
Lychnophora boquerona,
Lychnophora mello-barretoi,
Lychnophora diamantinana,
Lychnophora martiana,
Lychnophora ericoides,
Lychnophora granmogolensis,
Lychnophora gardneri,
Lychnophora reticulata,
Lychnophora pseudovillosissima,
Lychnophora rosmarinifolia,
Lychnophora salicifolia,
Lychnophora regis,
Lychnophora harleyi,
Lychnophora ramosissima,
Lychnophora albertinioides,
Lychnophora blanchetii,
Lychnophora bishopii,
Lychnophora sellovii,
Lychnophora uniflora,
Lychnophora triflora,
Lychnophora itatiaiae,
Lychnophora santosii,
Lychnophora nanuzae,
Lychnophora spiciformis,
Lychnophora hatschbachii,
Lychnophora candelabrum,
Lychnophora damazioi,
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,