Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 15: 147 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443305
Common Names
- Lopezia globosa
- Globose Lopezia
- Globose Daisy
Description
Lopezia globosa (also called Globe Lopezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in wet forests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lopezia globosa is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopezia globosa is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lopezia globosa is a fast-growing, herbaceous annual that can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Lopezia globosa
Lopezia globosa can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Lopezia globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopezia globosa?
Lopezia globosa
What is the common name of Lopezia globosa?
Globose Lopezia
What is the family of Lopezia globosa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Lopezia genus
Lopezia oaxacana,
Lopezia minima,
Lopezia tepicana,
Lopezia oppositifolia,
Lopezia suffrutescens,
Lopezia stricta,
Lopezia sinaloensis,
Lopezia riesenbachia,
Lopezia integrifolia,
Lopezia cordata,
Lopezia conjugans,
Lopezia elegans,
Lopezia albiflora,
Lopezia glandulosa,
Lopezia hirsuta,
Lopezia haematodes,
Lopezia globosa,
Lopezia racemosa,
Lopezia pauciflora,
Lopezia pumila,
Lopezia miniata,
Lopezia grandiflora,
Lopezia langmaniae,
Lopezia concinna,
Lopezia lopezioides,
Lopezia semeiandra,
Lopezia longiflora,
Lopezia galeottii,
Lopezia cornuta,
Lopezia trichota,
Lopezia smithii,
Lopezia gracilis,
Lopezia laciniata,
Lopezia gentryi,
Lopezia clavata,
Lopezia ovata,
Lopezia pringlei,
Lopezia violacea,
Lopezia pubescens,
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi,
Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,