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
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.
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 Homalolepis genus
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,
Homalolepis maiana,
Homalolepis planaltina,
Homalolepis pohliana,
Homalolepis pumila,
Homalolepis rigida,
Homalolepis rotundata,
Homalolepis trichilioides,
Homalolepis praecox,
Homalolepis glabra,
Homalolepis cedron,
Homalolepis paraensis,
Homalolepis morettii,
Homalolepis ferruginea,
Homalolepis bahiensis,
Homalolepis guajirensis,
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,