Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
62914

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 388 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062243



Common Names

  • Lax Bothriocline
  • Lax Daisy
  • Lax Fleabane


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Description

Bothriocline laxa (also called Lax False-Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is commonly found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline laxa is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline laxa is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until they root. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Bothriocline laxa

Bothriocline laxa is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Bothriocline laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline laxa?

Bothriocline laxa

What is the family of Bothriocline laxa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Bothriocline laxa?

Lax woolly daisy

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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,

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