Lopezia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1254820
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
tro
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 96 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254158
Common Names
- Lopezia pubescens
- Hairy Lopezia
- Pubescens Lopezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopezia pubescens (also called Hairy Lopezia, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as in open fields and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lopezia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lopezia pubescens has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopezia pubescens is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Lopezia pubescens
Lopezia pubescens is native to Mexico and Central America.
Lopezia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopezia pubescens?
Lopezia pubescens
What type of plant is Lopezia pubescens?
Lopezia pubescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.
Where is Lopezia pubescens found?
Lopezia pubescens is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-50173730: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.