Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Greuter & Burdet
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 74 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359428
Common Names
- Lomelosia cretica
- Cretan Lomelosia
- Cretan Spiderwort
Synonyms
- Trochocephalus creticus (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Zygostemma creticum (L.) Tiegh. [unknown]
- Scabiosa pallida Salisb. [unknown]
- Scabiosa cretica L. [unknown]
- Sclerostemma altissimum Schott [unknown]
- Asterocephalus africanus Spreng. [unknown]
- Asterocephalus creticus (L.) Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Lomelosia cretica (also called 'Cretan Lomelosia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lomelosia cretica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomelosia cretica is yellow, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomelosia cretica can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lomelosia cretica
Lomelosia cretica is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Lomelosia cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomelosia cretica?
Lomelosia cretica
What is the common name of Lomelosia cretica?
Cretan Lomelosia
What is the habitat of Lomelosia cretica?
Dry grasslands and steppes
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,