Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hispanica
ID:
360612

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


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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.

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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 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,

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