Lobostemon oederiaefolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oederiaefolius
ID:
1216160
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC. & A.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215498
Common Names
- Lobostemon oederiaefolius
- Oeder's Lobostemon
- Oeder's False Flax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobostemon oederiaefolius (also called Oeder's Lobostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrub, and dry forest.
Uses & Benefits
Lobostemon oederiaefolius is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobostemon oederiaefolius is small and yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobostemon oederiaefolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lobostemon oederiaefolius
Lobostemon oederiaefolius can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in South Africa.
Species in the Lobostemon genus
Lobostemon fruticosus, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon montanus, Lobostemon muirii, Lobostemon paniculatus, Lobostemon lucidus, Lobostemon regulariflorus, Lobostemon oederifolius, Lobostemon glaber, Lobostemon glaucophyllus, Lobostemon gracilis, Lobostemon hottentoticus, Lobostemon marlothii, Lobostemon laevigatus, Lobostemon sanguineus, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus, Lobostemon trigonus, Lobostemon strigosus, Lobostemon echioides, Lobostemon collinus, Lobostemon curvifolius, Lobostemon daltonii, Lobostemon decorus, Lobostemon argenteus, Lobostemon cinereus, Lobostemon belliformis, Lobostemon capitatus, Lobostemon oederiaefolius, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus,
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-4001458: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.