Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
echioides
ID:
362552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 378 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361884



Common Names

  • Lobostemon echioides
  • Echioid Lobostemon
  • Echioid Lobostemon


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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon nitidus Bolus ex C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Lobostemon pubiflorus C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Lobostemon microphyllus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon lehmannianus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon virgatus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon elongatus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon fastigiatus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon diversifolius H.Buek [unknown]
  • Echium buekii I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium diversifolium I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium echioides I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium fastigiatum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium microphyllum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium nitidum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium pubiflorum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium virgatum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon echioides (also called Echioides Lobostemon, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. It has a branched stem and a height of up to 10 cm. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, sandy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon echioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Lobostemon echioides has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon echioides is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lobostemon echioides

Lobostemon echioides is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Lobostemon echioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon echioides?

Lobostemon echioides

What is the common name of Lobostemon echioides?

Echiodes Lobostemon

What is the natural habitat of Lobostemon echioides?

It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland in Western Australia

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,