Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
463955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 29 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463287



Common Names

  • Loxocarya striata
  • Striated Loxocarya
  • Striated Water-crowfoot


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Synonyms

  • Megalotheca striata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Restio megalotheca Benth. [unknown]

Description

Loxocarya striata (also called 'Striped Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Loxocarya striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Loxocarya striata sub. striata
Loxocarya striata sub. implexa Keighery

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loxocarya striata is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxocarya striata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Loxocarya striata

Loxocarya striata is found in the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Loxocarya striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxocarya striata?

Loxocarya striata

What is the common name of Loxocarya striata?

Striated Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Loxocarya striata?

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-252679: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.