Lamourouxia longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
446291
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 22 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445623
Common Names
- Lamourouxia longiflora
- Longiflora Moss
- Longiflora Moss-like Moss
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Lamourouxia longiflora (also called Long-Flowered Lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in woodland, grassland, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia longiflora is a small shrub that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lamourouxia longiflora var. integerrima (Donn.Sm.) L.O.WilliamsLamourouxia longiflora var. longiflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamourouxia longiflora is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Lamourouxia longiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lamourouxia longiflora
Lamourouxia longiflora is native to Europe and can be found in damp meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.
Lamourouxia longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia longifolia?
Lamourouxia longifolia
What is the common name of Lamourouxia longifolia?
Long-leaved Lamourouxia
Where is Lamourouxia longifolia found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii, Lamourouxia longiflora, Lamourouxia lanceolata, Lamourouxia zimapana, Lamourouxia viscosa, Lamourouxia sylvatica, Lamourouxia tenuifolia, Lamourouxia virgata, Lamourouxia xalapensis, Lamourouxia dependens, Lamourouxia multifida, Lamourouxia macrantha, Lamourouxia dasyantha, Lamourouxia pringlei, Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia, Lamourouxia parayana, Lamourouxia dispar, Lamourouxia ovata, Lamourouxia brachyantha, Lamourouxia nelsonii, Lamourouxia smithii, Lamourouxia jaliscana, Lamourouxia gracilis, Lamourouxia microphylla, Lamourouxia colimae, Lamourouxia paneroi, Lamourouxia pacifica, Lamourouxia avendanoi, Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804180-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].