Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miniata
ID:
1088254

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 121 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087592



Common Names

  • Lopezia miniata
  • Miniature Lopezia
  • Small Lopezia


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Description

Lopezia miniata (also called small 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 miniata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lopezia miniata sub. paniculata (Seem.) Plitmann, P.H.Raven & Breedlove

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lopezia miniata has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are about 1/2 inch wide. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopezia miniata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Lopezia miniata

Lopezia miniata is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

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,