Lopezia trichota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichota
ID:
1088671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 273 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088009
Common Names
- Lopezia Trichota
- Hairy Lopezia
- Trichota Lopezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopezia trichota (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 trichota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopezia trichota is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopezia trichota 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 trichota
Lopezia trichota is native to dry, rocky areas of the western United States, from California to Texas.
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-23202205: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.