Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bobrov) Soják
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Mus. v Praze, Rada B, Prír. Vedy 43(1): 57 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042153
Common Names
- Lomelosia
- Austroaltaica
- Lomelosia
Description
Lomelosia austroaltaica (also called 'Southern Alps Lomelosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist woods and thickets. It is a deciduous shrub with opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lomelosia austroaltaica is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomelosia austroaltaica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomelosia austroaltaica is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Lomelosia austroaltaica requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Lomelosia austroaltaica
Lomelosia austroaltaica can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Species in the Lomelosia genus
Lomelosia variifolia,
Lomelosia sulphurea,
Lomelosia rhodantha,
Lomelosia rhodopensis,
Lomelosia roberti,
Lomelosia rotata,
Lomelosia rufescens,
Lomelosia ulugbekii,
Lomelosia songarica,
Lomelosia speciosa,
Lomelosia sphaciotica,
Lomelosia stellata,
Lomelosia simplex,
Lomelosia pulsatilloides,
Lomelosia calocephala,
Lomelosia aucheri,
Lomelosia balianii,
Lomelosia bicolor,
Lomelosia albocincta,
Lomelosia camelorum,
Lomelosia candollei,
Lomelosia caucasica,
Lomelosia cosmoides,
Lomelosia reuteriana,
Lomelosia brachiata,
Lomelosia argentea,
Lomelosia alpestris,
Lomelosia palestina,
Lomelosia macrochaete,
Lomelosia micrantha,
Lomelosia minoana,
Lomelosia oberti-manettii,
Lomelosia crenata,
Lomelosia olivieri,
Lomelosia kurdica,
Lomelosia paucidentata,
Lomelosia persica,
Lomelosia polykratis,
Lomelosia porphyroneura,
Lomelosia prolifera,
Lomelosia pseudograminifolia,
Lomelosia olgae,
Lomelosia cretica,
Lomelosia cyprica,
Lomelosia divaricata,
Lomelosia epirota,
Lomelosia flavida,
Lomelosia lycia,
Lomelosia graminifolia,
Lomelosia leucactis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,