Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Botanist S. Afr. 140 (1946), in adnot. (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053991
Common Names
- Lasiospermum poterioides
- Porter's Wax Plant
- Coral-Bead Plant
Description
Lasiospermum poterioides (also called 'Lacebark', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to South Africa. It has a single, straight trunk and a rounded crown of leathery, glossy green leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer. It grows in open woodlands and savannas in the eastern and western Cape provinces of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiospermum poterioides is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasiospermum poterioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiospermum poterioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation should be done in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to apply a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Lasiospermum poterioides
Lasiospermum poterioides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Lasiospermum poterioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiospermum poterioides?
Lasiospermum poterioides
What is the family of Lasiospermum poterioides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Lasiospermum poterioides?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Lasiospermum poterioides?
April to June
What is the distribution of Lasiospermum poterioides?
Europe and Asia
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,