Status:
valid
Authors:
Pate & Meney
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 660 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463200
Common Names
- White-footed Loxanisa
- White-footed Loxanis
- White-footed Loxanise
Description
Loxocarya albipes (also called White-footed Loxocarya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Loxocarya genus. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Loxocarya albipes is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loxocarya albipes is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loxocarya albipes is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Loxocarya albipes
Loxocarya albipes is found in the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Loxocarya albipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxocarya albipes?
Loxocarya albipes
What is the common name of Loxocarya albipes?
White-footed Black-eyed Susan
What is the natural habitat of Loxocarya albipes?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
Species in the Loxocarya genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,
References
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.