Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
camelorum
ID:
360058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 73 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359390

Common Names

  • Lomelosia camelorum
  • Camel's Lomelosia
  • Camel's Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa camelorum Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia camelorum (also called Camel's 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 camelorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia camelorum 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 camelorum 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 camelorum

Lomelosia camelorum can be found in Australia.

Lomelosia camelorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia camelorum?

Lomelosia camelorum

What is the common name of Lomelosia camelorum?

Camel's Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia camelorum?

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.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' 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:915211-1: Based on the initial data import