Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
126363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 84 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125692

Common Names

  • Callilepis
  • Lancifolia
  • Callilepis Lancifolia

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Description

Callilepis lancifolia (also called Lanceleaf Callilepis, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flower heads. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callilepis lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callilepis lancifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callilepis lancifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Callilepis lancifolia

Callilepis lancifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sunny conditions.

Callilepis lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callilepis lancifolia?

Callilepis lancifolia

What is the common name of Callilepis lancifolia?

Lance-leaved Callilepis

What is the natural habitat of Callilepis lancifolia?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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 gcc-8676: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.