Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lycopsoides
ID:
532799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex Lehm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Del. Sem. Hort. Hamburg (1831) 7.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532131



Common Names

  • Lycopsoides Amsinckia
  • Lycopsoides Tansy Mustard
  • Lycopsoides Tansy Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Amsinckia arenaria Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia barbata Greene [unknown]
  • Amsinckia douglasiana campestris (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia douglasiana intactilis Faegri [unknown]
  • Amsinckia glomerata Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia idahoensis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Amsinckia intactilis J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia setosissima Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia straminea Suksd. [unknown]
  • Benthamia lycopsoides (Lindl. ex Lehm.) Druce [unknown]
  • Plagiobothrys aurantiacus Brand [unknown]
  • Benthamia lycopsioides Druce [unknown]

Description

Amsinckia lycopsoides (also called Wolf's-foot Amsinckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Amsinckia lycopsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsinckia lycopsoides has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amsinckia lycopsoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Amsinckia lycopsoides

Amsinckia lycopsoides can be found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Amsinckia lycopsoides FAQ

What are the common names of Amsinckia lycopsoides?

Common names of Amsinckia lycopsoides include African wild grass, African rush, and African grass.

What is the growth rate of Amsinckia lycopsoides?

Amsinckia lycopsoides has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Amsinckia lycopsoides?

The lifespan of Amsinckia lycopsoides is up to 10 years.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635037: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.