Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
stylosa
ID:
362239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 252(78): 85 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361571



Common Names

  • Stylose Lindelofia
  • Stylosa Lindelofia
  • Stylose Star-Violet


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Synonyms

  • Lindelofia angustifolia Brand [unknown]
  • Solenanthus angustifolius Schrenk [unknown]
  • Solenanthus stylosus Lipsky [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum stylosum Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Lindelofia benthamii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Solenanthus nigricans Schrenk [unknown]
  • Lindelofia stylosa stylosa [unknown]

Description

Lindelofia stylosa (also called Stylish Lindelofia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lindelofia stylosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindelofia stylosa sub. pterocarpa (Rupr.) Kamelin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lindelofia stylosa are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindelofia stylosa is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lindelofia stylosa

Lindelofia stylosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape Province.

Lindelofia stylosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindelofia stylosa?

Lindelofia stylosa

What is the common name of Lindelofia stylosa?

Stylose Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Lindelofia stylosa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-2342981: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.