Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
leucactis
ID:
360104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Patzak) Soják

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Mus. v Praze, Rada B, Prír. Vedy 43(1): 58 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359436

Common Names

  • Lomelosia leucactis
  • Leucactis Lomelosia
  • Leucactis Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa leucactis Patzak [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia leucactis (also called 'White-Flowered 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 leucactis 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

Lomelosia leucactis has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, berry-like capsules that are yellow-green in color. The seeds of Lomelosia leucactis are small and black in color. The seedlings are usually a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia leucactis 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 leucactis

Lomelosia leucactis is found in the Mediterranean region, including in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lomelosia leucactis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia leucactis?

Lomelosia leucactis

What are the common names of Lomelosia leucactis?

White-flowered Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia leucactis?

Dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and scrubland

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Alois Patzak (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Patzak' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944973-1: Based on the initial data import