Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 259 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046146
Common Names
- Kaunia lasiophthalma
- Kaunia
- Kaunia Daisy
Synonyms
- Eupatorium lasiophthalmum Griseb. [unknown]
- Eupatorium hiemale Lillo [unknown]
Description
Kaunia lasiophthalma (also called Rough-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to New Zealand. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kaunia lasiophthalma is a shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and is known to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kaunia lasiophthalma is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kaunia lasiophthalma is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Kaunia lasiophthalma
Kaunia lasiophthalma is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Kaunia lasiophthalma FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Kaunia lasiophthalma?
Kaunia lasiophthalma is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
What is the size of Kaunia lasiophthalma?
Kaunia lasiophthalma grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and a width of 0.5-1 m.
What is the soil type for Kaunia lasiophthalma?
Kaunia lasiophthalma prefers well-drained, sandy soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Species in the Kaunia genus
Kaunia gynoximorpha,
Kaunia saltensis,
Kaunia endyta,
Kaunia hosanensis,
Kaunia longipetiolata,
Kaunia rufescens,
Kaunia lasiophthalma,
Kaunia eucosmoides,
Kaunia arbuscularis,
Kaunia ignorata,
Kaunia pachanoi,
Kaunia camataguiensis,
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,