Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Greene ex Porter & Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 321 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063369
Common Names
- Euthamia leptocephala
- Slender-headed Flat-top Goldenrod
- Slender-headed Euthamia
Synonyms
- Aster leptocephalus (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
- Solidago leptocephala Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Euthamia leptocephala (also called Slender-headed Flat-top Goldenrod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is typically found in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Euthamia leptocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euthamia leptocephala is yellow, with a single head of florets. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euthamia leptocephala is a perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 1m. It is native to North America and is found in temperate regions. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Euthamia leptocephala
Euthamia leptocephala is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Euthamia leptocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euthamia leptocephala?
Euthamia leptocephala
What is the common name of Euthamia leptocephala?
Slender-headed Flat-top Goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Euthamia leptocephala?
Euthamia leptocephala is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies in the eastern United States.
Species in the Euthamia genus
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,