Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 264 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445029
Common Names
- Lasiopetalum Drummondii
- Drummond's Lasiopetalum
- Drummond's Lasiopetalum Plant
Description
Lasiopetalum drummondii (also called Drummond's 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 drummondii 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 drummondii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiopetalum drummondii 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 drummondii
Lasiopetalum drummondii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Lasiopetalum drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiopetalum drummondii?
Lasiopetalum drummondii
What is the common name of Lasiopetalum drummondii?
Drummondii Lasiopetalum
Where is Lasiopetalum drummondii found?
Lasiopetalum drummondii 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,