Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 542 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445628
Common Names
- Lamourouxia lanceolata
- Lanceolata Moss
- Lanceolata Moss-like Moss
Description
Lamourouxia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in woodland, grassland, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia lanceolata is a small shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamourouxia lanceolata is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lamourouxia lanceolata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lamourouxia lanceolata
Lamourouxia lanceolata is native to Europe and can be found in damp meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.
Lamourouxia lanceolata FAQ
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Hypoporum leptostachyum
What is the common name of Hypoporum leptostachyum?
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It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii,
Lamourouxia longiflora,
Lamourouxia lanceolata,
Lamourouxia zimapana,
Lamourouxia viscosa,
Lamourouxia sylvatica,
Lamourouxia tenuifolia,
Lamourouxia virgata,
Lamourouxia xalapensis,
Lamourouxia dependens,
Lamourouxia multifida,
Lamourouxia macrantha,
Lamourouxia dasyantha,
Lamourouxia pringlei,
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia,
Lamourouxia parayana,
Lamourouxia dispar,
Lamourouxia ovata,
Lamourouxia brachyantha,
Lamourouxia nelsonii,
Lamourouxia smithii,
Lamourouxia jaliscana,
Lamourouxia gracilis,
Lamourouxia microphylla,
Lamourouxia colimae,
Lamourouxia paneroi,
Lamourouxia pacifica,
Lamourouxia avendanoi,
Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134976-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].