Status:
valid
Authors:
Munz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 83 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443149
Common Names
- Lopezia sinaloensis
- Sinaloense Lopezia
- Sinaloense Lopezia
Description
Lopezia sinaloensis (also called Sinaloan Lopezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in wet forests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lopezia sinaloensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lopezia sinaloensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lopezia sinaloensis is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the summer months. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Lopezia sinaloensis
Lopezia sinaloensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lopezia sinaloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopezia sinaloensis?
Lopezia sinaloensis
What is the common name of Lopezia sinaloensis?
Sinaloan Lopezia
What is the family of Lopezia sinaloensis?
Onagraceae
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,