Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Soják
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Sborn. Nár. Mus. v Praze, Rada B, Prír. Vedy 43(1): 58 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359412
Common Names
- Lomelosia macrochaete
- Macrochaete Lomelosia
- Macrochaete Spiderwort
Synonyms
- Scabiosa macrochaete Boiss. & Hausskn. [unknown]
Description
Lomelosia macrochaete (also called 'Large-haired Bedstraw', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has slender stems that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and its leaves are linear and sessile. It prefers moist soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lomelosia macrochaete is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomelosia macrochaete 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 macrochaete is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Lomelosia macrochaete
Lomelosia macrochaete is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Lomelosia macrochaete FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomelosia macrochaete?
Lomelosia macrochaete
What is the common name of Lomelosia macrochaete?
Large-haired Lomelosia
What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia macrochaete?
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,