Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 35 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359944
Common Names
- Loeflingia hispanica
- Spanish Loeflingia
- Spanish Sandmat
Synonyms
- Loeflingia pentandra Cav. [unknown]
Description
Loeflingia hispanica (also called Spanish 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 hispanica is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeflingia hispanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loeflingia hispanica 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 hispanica
Loeflingia hispanica is native to Spain.
Loeflingia hispanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeflingia hispanica?
Loeflingia hispanica
What is the common name of Loeflingia hispanica?
Spanish Loeflingia
Where is Loeflingia hispanica native to?
Spain
Species in the Loeflingia genus
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,