Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
rotata
ID:
360036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 75 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359368

Common Names

  • Lomelosia rotata
  • Rotate Lomelosia
  • Rotate False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Trochocephalus rotatus (M.Bieb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Scabiosa anatolica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa porphyrostephana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa linifolia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Scabiosa rotata M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus brevicomus Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus lobatus Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus polytomus Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus rotatus (M.Bieb.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia rotata (also called Rotate Lomelosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height and has small white flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland and open woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lomelosia rotata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to stabilize soil and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia rotata 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 rotata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Lomelosia rotata

Lomelosia rotata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Lomelosia rotata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia rotata?

Lomelosia rotata

What is the common name of Lomelosia rotata?

Rotated Lomelosia

What is the habitat of Lomelosia rotata?

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' 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:915239-1: Based on the initial data import