Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
463929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meney & K.W.Dixon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 662 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463261



Common Names

  • Loxocarya magna
  • Great Loxocarya
  • Great Water-crowfoot


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Description

Loxocarya magna (also called 'Giant Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 80 cm in height. It has yellow flowers with five petals and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Loxocarya magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loxocarya magna is yellow and has 5-7 petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxocarya magna 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 magna

Loxocarya magna is native to the Mediterranean region.

Loxocarya magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxocarya magna?

Loxocarya magna

What is the common name of Loxocarya magna?

Large Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Loxocarya magna?

Mountain meadows, grassy areas, and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252676: Based on the initial data import
Kingsley Wayne Dixon (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.W.Dixon' in the authors string.
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.