Status:
valid
Authors:
Samp.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Oporto) 10: 253 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359932
Common Names
- Loeflingia tavaresiana
- Tavares' Loeflingia
- Tavares' Sandmat
Description
Loeflingia tavaresiana (also called Tavares' 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 Brazil. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Loeflingia tavaresiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeflingia tavaresiana 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 tavaresiana is a herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. 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 tavaresiana
Loeflingia tavaresiana is native to Brazil.
Loeflingia tavaresiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeflingia tavaresiana?
Loeflingia tavaresiana
What is the common name of Loeflingia tavaresiana?
Tavares' Loeflingia
Where is Loeflingia tavaresiana native to?
Brazil
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,