Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
360089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 75 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359421

Common Names

  • Lomelosia persica
  • Persian Lomelosia
  • Persian Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Scabiosa talyschensis Fomin [unknown]
  • Scabiosa setulosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa persica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Trochocephalus persicus (Boiss.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia persica 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 persica 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 persica

Lomelosia persica is native to the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Lomelosia persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia persica?

Lomelosia persica

What is the common name of Lomelosia persica?

Persian Lomelosia

What is the habitat of Lomelosia persica?

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' 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:915230-1: Based on the initial data import