Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
1131428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34: 162 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130766



Common Names

  • Littoral Boeberastrum
  • Boeberastrum littoralis
  • Littoral False-dandelion


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Uses & Benefits

Boeberastrum littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boeberastrum littoralis is yellow, with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boeberastrum littoralis is a perennial plant that is propagated by division of the rootstock. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade, but will not flower as well. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boeberastrum littoralis

Boeberastrum littoralis can be found in the western United States, especially in California and Arizona.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2734506: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.