Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 631 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067938
Common Names
- Lasiospermum bipinnatum
- Bipinnate Lasiospermum
- Bipinnate False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Lancisia bipinnata Pers. [unknown]
- Matricaria bipinnata Spreng. [unknown]
- Lasiospermum radiatum Trevir. [unknown]
- Lidbeckia bipinnata Thunb. [unknown]
- Lanipila capensis Burch. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Mataxa capensis Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Lasiospermum bipinnatum (also called pincushion protea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiospermum bipinnatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasiospermum bipinnatum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiospermum bipinnatum is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted and are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Lasiospermum bipinnatum
Lasiospermum bipinnatum can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands in Australia.
Lasiospermum bipinnatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Lasiospermum bipinnatum
What is the common name of Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Woolly Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Lasiospermum bipinnatum?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods
Species in the Lasiospermum 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,