Linconia alopecuroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
363101
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 216 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362433
Common Names
- Linconia
- Fox-tail Linconia
- Alopecuroides Linconia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linconia alopecuroides (also called Foxtail Linconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Linconia alopecuroides is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces white flowers in the spring. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linconia alopecuroides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linconia alopecuroides is a perennial herb native to North America. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Linconia alopecuroides
Linconia alopecuroides is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Linconia alopecuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linconia alopecuroides?
Linconia alopecuroides
What type of plant is Linconia alopecuroides?
It is an annual herb
Where is Linconia alopecuroides found?
It is found in California
Species in the Linconia genus
Species in the Bruniaceae family
Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2344272: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.