Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
songarica
ID:
360040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrenk) Soják

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359372

Common Names

  • Lomelosia songarica
  • Songar Lomelosia
  • Songar False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Trochocephalus soongoricus (Schrenk) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Scabiosa songarica Schrenk [unknown]
  • Trochocephalus songaricus Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia songarica (also called Songar Lomelosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height and has small white flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland and open woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lomelosia songarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to stabilize soil and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia songarica is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia songarica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Lomelosia songarica

Lomelosia songarica is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Lomelosia songarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia songarica?

Lomelosia songarica

What is the common name of Lomelosia songarica?

Songar Lomelosia

What is the habitat of Lomelosia songarica?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944977-1: Based on the initial data import