Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semeiandra
ID:
1088664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plitmann, P.H.Raven & Breedlove

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 281 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088002



Common Names

  • Lopezia Semeiandra
  • Semeiandrous Lopezia
  • Semeiandra Lopezia


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Description

Lopezia semeiandra (also called Lopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, erect stem with small, white flowers and small, linear leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lopezia semeiandra is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscapes to add color and texture. It is also known to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopezia semeiandra 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 semeiandra is a tropical terrestrial plant native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and warm, and should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lopezia semeiandra

Lopezia semeiandra is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

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-23202190: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
Uzi Plitmann (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plitmann' in the authors string.
Dennis E. Breedlove (1939-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breedlove' in the authors string.