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
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.
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 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,