Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
isetensis
ID:
360109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Soják

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Mus. v Praze, Rada B, Prír. Vedy 43(1): 58 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359441

Common Names

  • Lomelosia isetensis
  • Isetensis Lomelosia
  • Isetensis Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Trochocephalus isetensis (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Scabiosa isetensis L. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa davurica Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa rupestris M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Sclerostemma isetense (L.) Schott [unknown]
  • Sclerostemma rupestre (M.Bieb.) Schott [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus isetensis (L.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus ochroleucus Wallr. [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia isetensis (also called 'Iset Lomelosia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lomelosia isetensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia isetensis is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia isetensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lomelosia isetensis

Lomelosia isetensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lomelosia isetensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia isetensis?

Lomelosia isetensis

What are the common names of Lomelosia isetensis?

Iset Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia isetensis?

Dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and scrubland

Species in the Lomelosia genus

Lomelosia variifolia, Lomelosia sulphurea, Lomelosia rhodantha, Lomelosia rhodopensis, Lomelosia roberti, Lomelosia rotata, Lomelosia rufescens, Lomelosia ulugbekii, Lomelosia songarica, Lomelosia speciosa, Lomelosia sphaciotica, Lomelosia stellata, Lomelosia simplex, Lomelosia pulsatilloides, Lomelosia calocephala, Lomelosia aucheri, Lomelosia balianii, Lomelosia bicolor, Lomelosia albocincta, Lomelosia camelorum, Lomelosia candollei, Lomelosia caucasica, Lomelosia cosmoides, Lomelosia reuteriana, Lomelosia brachiata, Lomelosia argentea, Lomelosia alpestris, Lomelosia palestina, Lomelosia macrochaete, Lomelosia micrantha, Lomelosia minoana, Lomelosia oberti-manettii, Lomelosia crenata, Lomelosia olivieri, Lomelosia kurdica, Lomelosia paucidentata, Lomelosia persica, Lomelosia polykratis, Lomelosia porphyroneura, Lomelosia prolifera, Lomelosia pseudograminifolia, Lomelosia olgae, Lomelosia cretica, Lomelosia cyprica, Lomelosia divaricata, Lomelosia epirota, Lomelosia flavida, Lomelosia lycia, Lomelosia graminifolia, Lomelosia leucactis,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944972-1: Based on the initial data import