Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepicana
ID:
443807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & L.Riley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443139



Common Names

  • Lopezia tepicana
  • Tepic Lopezia
  • Tepicana Lopezia


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Description

Lopezia tepicana (also called Tepic 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 tepicana 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 tepicana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopezia tepicana 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 tepicana

Lopezia tepicana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Lopezia tepicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopezia tepicana?

Lopezia tepicana

What type of plant is Lopezia tepicana?

A shrub

Where is Lopezia tepicana native to?

Southern Mexico

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:143550-2: Based on the initial data import