Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
brachiata
ID:
360064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 73 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359396

Common Names

  • Lomelosia brachiata
  • Brachiate Lomelosia
  • Brachiate Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Pterocephalus brachiatus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus multisetus (Vis.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus grandiflorus Formánek [unknown]
  • Tremastelma brachiata (Sm.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Tremastelma sibthorpii Raf. [unknown]
  • Tremastelma sibthorpianum (Sm.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Scabiosa fimbriata Mill. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa odontostemma Kotschy ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa phrygia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa multiseta Vis. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa decemaristata Port. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa brachiata Sm. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa schizopetala Fenzl ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa sibthorpiana Sm. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa vahlii Coult. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus brachiatus (Sm.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Callistemma brachiata (Sm.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa metaxas W.Thomps. [unknown]
  • Callistemma brachiatum Boiss. [deprecated]

Description

Lomelosia brachiata (also called Branched 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 brachiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia brachiata 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 brachiata 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 brachiata

Lomelosia brachiata can be found in Australia.

Lomelosia brachiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia brachiata?

Lomelosia brachiata

What is the common name of Lomelosia brachiata?

Branched Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia brachiata?

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' 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:915209-1: Based on the initial data import