Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
baetica
ID:
360602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Periód. Soc. Méd.-Quir. Cádiz 4(1): 5 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359934



Common Names

  • Loeflingia baetica
  • Baetic Loeflingia
  • Baetic Sandmat


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Synonyms

  • Loeflingia gaditana Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Loeflingia micrantha Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]

Description

Loeflingia baetica (also called Baetic loeflingia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Spain. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Loeflingia baetica is used as a groundcover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. Its foliage is attractive and its flowers are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Loeflingia baetica sub. vaucheri (Briq.) A.Galán, Molina Abril & Sard.Rosc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeflingia baetica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeflingia baetica is a herbaceous perennial native to Spain. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready for planting out in the garden.

Where to Find Loeflingia baetica

Loeflingia baetica is native to Spain.

Loeflingia baetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeflingia baetica?

Loeflingia baetica

What is the common name of Loeflingia baetica?

Baetic Loeflingia

Where is Loeflingia baetica native to?

Spain

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References