Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lippii
ID:
45974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass. ex Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Maire in Jahandiez & Maire, Cat. Pl. Maroc. 1934. 817 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045303



Common Names

  • Volutaria Lippii
  • Lipp's Volutaria
  • Lipp's Plume Flower


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Synonyms

  • Amberboa lippii lippii [unknown]
  • Volutaria lippii lippii [unknown]
  • Volutaria lippii ramosissima (Pit.) Maire [unknown]
  • Amberboa lippii microcephala Maire [unknown]
  • Volutaria lippii microcephala Maire [unknown]
  • Volutaria lippii atlantica (Pit.) Maire [unknown]
  • Amberboa lippii lippii [unknown]

Description

Volutaria lippii (also called Lipp's Volutaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria lippii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Volutaria lippii sub. lippii
Volutaria lippii sub. medians (Maire) Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria lippii is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria lippii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring and cover lightly with soil. The seeds should germinate in the summer. To divide the plant, dig up the clump in the spring or early summer and replant it in a new location.

Where to Find Volutaria lippii

Volutaria lippii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Volutaria lippii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria lippii?

Volutaria lippii

What type of plant is Volutaria lippii?

Perennial herb

What is the common name of Volutaria lippii?

Lipp's Volutaria

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260096-1: Based on the initial data import