Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(1): 102 (104-106; fig. 1) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034118
Common Names
- Lopez's Grosvenoria
- Grosvenoria Lopez
- Lopez Grosvenoria
Description
Grosvenoria lopezii (also called Lopez's Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with white and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Grosvenoria lopezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grosvenoria lopezii is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grosvenoria lopezii is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Grosvenoria lopezii
Grosvenoria lopezii is native to Peru and can be found in the dry, coastal regions of the country.
Grosvenoria lopezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosvenoria lopezii?
Grosvenoria lopezii
What is the natural habitat of Grosvenoria lopezii?
Grassy habitats of Mexico and Central America
What are the common names of Grosvenoria lopezii?
Lopez's thistle, Lopez's star thistle
Species in the Grosvenoria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,