Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1088433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Flora 15(2 Beibl.): 101 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087771



Common Names

  • Lopezia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Lopezia
  • Large-flowered Stickweed


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Description

Lopezia grandiflora (also called large lopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with pink flowers and a height of up to 0.5m. It is native to the Americas and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lopezia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopezia grandiflora is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopezia grandiflora is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in a few weeks. When propagating by division, separate the clumps of plants in the spring and replant them in a new location. The plants should establish themselves quickly.

Where to Find Lopezia grandiflora

Lopezia grandiflora is native to dry, rocky areas of the western United States, from California to Texas.

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,