Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lyman-smithii
ID:
1334762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rauh & Barthlott) W.Till & Barfuss

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 40 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347216


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Description

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii (also called Lyman-Smith's Bear's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a single flowering stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in dry open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Gregbrownia lyman-smithii

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gregbrownia lyman-smithii?

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii

What is the common name of Gregbrownia lyman-smithii?

Lyman-Smith's Gregbrownia

Where is Gregbrownia lyman-smithii found?

Gregbrownia lyman-smithii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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References

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Barthlott (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barthlott' in the authors string.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158940-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].