Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 119 1854
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182474
Common Names
- Lopidium concinnum
- Concinnum Lopidium
- Elegant Lopidium
Uses & Benefits
Lopidium concinnum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and attractive, and its glossy, dark green leaves are an attractive addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopidium concinnum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lopidium concinnum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lopidium concinnum
Lopidium concinnum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Species in the Lopidium genus
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula,
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum,
Catharomnion ciliatum,
Cyathophorum adiantum,
Cyathophorum africanum,
Cyathophorum bulbosum,
Cyathophorum spinosum,
Cyathophorum tahitense,
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi,
Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme,
Hypopterygium hookerianum,
Hypopterygium didictyon,
Hypopterygium discolor,
Hypopterygium flavolimbatum,
Hypopterygium rotulatum,
Hypopterygium sandwicense,
Hypopterygium tamarisci,
Hypopterygium vriesei,
Hypopterygium lutescens,
Hypopterygium elatum,
Hypopterygium parvifolium,
Hypopterygium obstusum,
Lopidium concinnum,
Lopidium nematosum,
Lopidium struthiopteris,