Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
445698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 276 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445030



Common Names

  • Lasiopetalum Discolor
  • Two-colored Lasiopetalum
  • Two-colored Lasiopetalum Plant


Searching for Lasiopetalum discolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lasiopetalum confertiflorum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Lasiopetalum capitellatum Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Lasiopetalum discolor (also called Discolor Lasiopetalum, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiopetalum discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiopetalum discolor is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

Searching for Lasiopetalum discolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiopetalum discolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lasiopetalum discolor

Lasiopetalum discolor is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Lasiopetalum discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum discolor?

Lasiopetalum discolor

What is the common name of Lasiopetalum discolor?

Discolor Lasiopetalum

Where is Lasiopetalum discolor found?

Lasiopetalum discolor is found in Australia

Species in the Lasiopetalum genus

Lasiopetalum micranthum, Lasiopetalum membranaceum, Lasiopetalum maxwellii, Lasiopetalum macrophyllum, Lasiopetalum longistamineum, Lasiopetalum monticola, Lasiopetalum joyceae, Lasiopetalum indutum, Lasiopetalum cordifolium, Lasiopetalum compactum, Lasiopetalum cardiophyllum, Lasiopetalum lineare, Lasiopetalum quinquenervium, Lasiopetalum microcardium, Lasiopetalum molle, Lasiopetalum parvuliflorum, Lasiopetalum parviflorum, Lasiopetalum oppositifolium, Lasiopetalum oldfieldii, Lasiopetalum ogilvieanum, Lasiopetalum behrii, Lasiopetalum baueri, Lasiopetalum bracteatum, Lasiopetalum glabratum, Lasiopetalum fitzgibbonii, Lasiopetalum drummondii, Lasiopetalum discolor, Lasiopetalum dielsii, Lasiopetalum glutiuosum, Lasiopetalum rosmarinifolium, Lasiopetalum floribundum, Lasiopetalum rufum, Lasiopetalum rotundifolium, Lasiopetalum tepperi, Lasiopetalum schulzenii, Lasiopetalum pterocarpum, Lasiopetalum ferraricollinum, Lasiopetalum adenotrichum, Lasiopetalum cenobium,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,