Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) E.Phillips & C.A.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 234 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027172
Common Names
- Coriifolia Lopholaena
- Lopholaena
- Coriifolia
Synonyms
- Othonna bainesii Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
- Othonna coriifolia Sond. [unknown]
- Lopholaena randii S.Moore [unknown]
- Lopholaena bainesii S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Lopholaena coriifolia (also called 'Coriifolia Lopholaena', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lopholaena coriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lopholaena coriifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lopholaena coriifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lopholaena coriifolia
Lopholaena coriifolia can be found in the mountains of Europe and western Asia.
Lopholaena coriifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopholaena coriifolia?
Lopholaena coriifolia
What type of plant is Lopholaena coriifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub.
What is the native range of Lopholaena coriifolia?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Lopholaena genus
Lopholaena dehniae,
Lopholaena festiva,
Lopholaena decurrens,
Lopholaena phyllodes,
Lopholaena glaucescens,
Lopholaena coriifolia,
Lopholaena alata,
Lopholaena cneorifolia,
Lopholaena trianthema,
Lopholaena longipes,
Lopholaena deltombei,
Lopholaena segmentata,
Lopholaena dolichopappa,
Lopholaena platyphylla,
Lopholaena dregeana,
Lopholaena disticha,
Lopholaena ussanguensis,
Lopholaena acutifolia,
Lopholaena brickellioides,
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,