Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
arenaria
ID:
1305510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Devecchi & Pirani) Devecchi & Pirani

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 63. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317964

Common Names

  • Homalolepis arenaria
  • Arenaceous Homalolepis
  • Arenaceous Spikemoss

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Description

Homalolepis arenaria (also called 'Sandstone False Foxglove', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Homalolepis arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalolepis arenaria has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalolepis arenaria is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be watered regularly and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Homalolepis arenaria

Homalolepis arenaria is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Homalolepis arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalolepis arenaria?

Homalolepis arenaria

What is the family of Homalolepis arenaria?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Homalolepis arenaria?

Sand Daisy

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.