Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
1334763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Barfuss & W.Till

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 42 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347217


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Description

Lemeltonia dodsonii (also called Dodson'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

Lemeltonia dodsonii 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

Lemeltonia dodsonii has small, white 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

Lemeltonia dodsonii 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 Lemeltonia dodsonii

Lemeltonia dodsonii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Lemeltonia dodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemeltonia dodsonii?

Lemeltonia dodsonii

What type of plant is Lemeltonia dodsonii?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Lemeltonia dodsonii found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' 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:77158942-1: 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].