Lopezia minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
443798
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag. ex Schrank
Source:
ksu
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 9: 92 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443130
Common Names
- Lopezia minima
- Mini Lopezia
- Mini Rabbit-tobacco
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopezia minima (also called Dwarf Lopezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lopezia minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lopezia minima has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopezia minima is a small, annual herb that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Lopezia minima
Lopezia minima can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lopezia minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopezia minima?
Lopezia minima
What type of plant is Lopezia minima?
A shrub
Where is Lopezia minima native to?
Southern Mexico
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
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:613277-1: Based on the initial data import