Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
360053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kotschy ex Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 73 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359385

Common Names

  • Lomelosia bicolor
  • Bicolor Lomelosia
  • Bicolor Lomelos

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa bicolor Kotschy ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia bicolor (also called Two-Colored Lomelosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem up to 40 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lomelosia bicolor is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a groundcover and can be used to control erosion on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia bicolor is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Lomelosia bicolor

Lomelosia bicolor can be found in Australia.

Lomelosia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia bicolor?

Lomelosia bicolor

What is the common name of Lomelosia bicolor?

Two-colored Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia bicolor?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915208-1: Based on the initial data import