Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
444487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & L.Riley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 62: 15 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443819



Common Names

  • Lopezia pauciflora
  • Mexican star
  • Red star


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Description

Lopezia pauciflora (also called Hairy Lopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a hairy stem and can grow up to 30 cm tall. Its native habitat is in dry and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lopezia pauciflora is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopezia pauciflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopezia pauciflora is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lopezia pauciflora

Lopezia pauciflora can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Lopezia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopezia pauciflora?

Lopezia pauciflora

What is the common name of Lopezia pauciflora?

Few-flowered lopezia

Where is Lopezia pauciflora found?

Lopezia pauciflora is found in Mexico and Central America

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

Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Lawrence Athelstan Molesworth Riley (1889-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Riley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143543-2: Based on the initial data import