Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 8: 513 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117423
Common Names
- Lantanopsis Hispidula
- Hispidula Lantanopsis
- Hispidula Lantanopsis
Synonyms
- Clibadium hispidulum (C.Wright) M.Gómez & Molinet [unknown]
Description
Lantanopsis hispidula (also called Hispid Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lantanopsis hispidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lantanopsis hispidula is a small yellow flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lantanopsis hispidula is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Lantanopsis hispidula
Lantanopsis hispidula is native to South America.
Lantanopsis hispidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lantanopsis hispidula?
Lantanopsis hispidula
What is the common name of Lantanopsis hispidula?
Hairy Lantanopsis
What is the natural habitat of Lantanopsis hispidula?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Lantanopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
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,