Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
capitatus
ID:
362579

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 143 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361911

Common Names

  • Lobostemon capitatus
  • Capitatus Lobostemon
  • Capitatus Lobostemon

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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon inconspicuus Levyns [unknown]
  • Lobostemon sphaerocephalus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon cephaloides DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon bolusii Levyns [unknown]
  • Lobostemon capitiformis DC. [unknown]
  • Traxara capitata Raf. [unknown]
  • Echium capitatum L. [unknown]
  • Echium capitiforme I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium cephaloideum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium hispidum Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Echium sphaerocephalum Vahl [unknown]
  • Lobostemon cephaloideus DC. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon capitatus (also called Capitate Lobostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Lobostemon capitatus has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon capitatus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lobostemon capitatus

Lobostemon capitatus is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Lobostemon capitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon capitatus?

Lobostemon capitatus

What is the common name of Lobostemon capitatus?

Capitate Lobostemon

What is the natural habitat of Lobostemon capitatus?

It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland in Western Australia

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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