Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) B.Nord.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 47: 38 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331571
Common Names
- Lomanthus okopanus
- Okopanus Lomanthus
- Okopanus' Lomanthus
Description
Lomanthus okopanus (also called 'Okopan Lomanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lomanthus okopanus is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomanthus okopanus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomanthus okopanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in the high Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 10 years to reach maturity. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Lomanthus okopanus
Lomanthus okopanus can be found in Peru.
Lomanthus okopanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomanthus okopanus?
Lomanthus okopanus
What is the family of Lomanthus okopanus?
Asteraceae
Where is Lomanthus okopanus found?
It is found in Peru.
Species in the Lomanthus genus
Lomanthus bangii,
Lomanthus abadianus,
Lomanthus albaniae,
Lomanthus arnaldii,
Lomanthus calachaquensis,
Lomanthus cerrateae,
Lomanthus fosbergii,
Lomanthus icaensis,
Lomanthus lomincola,
Lomanthus mollendoensis,
Lomanthus okopanus,
Lomanthus putcalensis,
Lomanthus subcandidus,
Lomanthus tovarii,
Lomanthus truxillensis,
Lomanthus velardei,
Lomanthus yauyensis,
Lomanthus cantensis,
Lomanthus cuatrecasasii,
Lomanthus infernalis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,