Lopezia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1088674
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 429 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088012
Common Names
- Lopezia Gracilis
- Graceful Lopezia
- Gracilis Lopezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopezia gracilis (also called Lopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, erect stem with small, white flowers and small, linear leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lopezia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopezia gracilis is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopezia gracilis is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Lopezia gracilis
Lopezia gracilis is native to dry, rocky areas of the western United States, from California to Texas.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-23202210: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.