Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
1216986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Duthie) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 51 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216324



Common Names

  • Lasiocaryum Densiflorum
  • Densiflorum Lasiocaryum
  • Dense-Flowered Lasiocaryum


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Description

Lasiocaryum densiflorum (also called Dense-flowered Lasiocaryum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiocaryum densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiocaryum densiflorum is small and white, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiocaryum densiflorum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to East Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lasiocaryum densiflorum

Lasiocaryum densiflorum is native to the Caucasus region and parts of Turkey.

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 tro-4003615: Based on the initial data import
John Firminger Duthie (1845-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duthie' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.