Liparia umbellifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 124 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057969
Common Names
- Liparia umbellifera
- Umbellifer Liparia
- Umbellifer Liparia Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liparia umbellifera (also called Umbel-bearing Liparia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas, and has white or pink flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia umbellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia umbellifera has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.
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Liparia umbellifera can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Liparia genus
Liparia parva, Liparia splendens, Liparia racemosa, Liparia graminifolia, Liparia laevigata, Liparia umbellifera, Liparia vestita, Liparia angustifolia, Liparia bonaespei, Liparia confusa, Liparia congesta, Liparia rafnioides, Liparia striata, Liparia boucheri, Liparia calycina, Liparia genistoides, Liparia latifolia, Liparia hirsuta, Liparia capitata, Liparia myrtifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Liparia umbellifera Thunb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.