Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
palestina
ID:
360079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 4: 95 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359411

Common Names

  • Lomelosia palestina
  • Palestinian Lomelosia
  • Palestinian Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Knautia palaestina (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus palaestinus (L.) Coult. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus parviflorus Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Trochocephalus palaestinus (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Trochocephalus aleppicus (Coult.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Scabiosa aleppica Coult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa palaestina L. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus palaestinus (L.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus silenifolius Spreng. [unknown]
  • Callistemma palaestinum (L.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Callistemma sibthorpianum Nyman [unknown]
  • Tremastelma palaestinum (L.) Janch. [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia palestina (also called 'Palestine 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 palestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia palestina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia palestina is a small shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are white or pink. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lomelosia palestina

Lomelosia palestina is native to the Middle East and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lomelosia palestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia palestina?

Lomelosia palestina

What is the common name of Lomelosia palestina?

Palestinian Lomelosia

What is the natural habitat of Lomelosia palestina?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2339525: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.