Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 305 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017474
Common Names
- Klasea Flavescens
- Yellow Klasea
- Yellow-flowered Klasea
Description
Klasea flavescens (also called Yellow-flowered Klasea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Klasea flavescens is a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues, such as stomach aches, indigestion, and nausea. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its yellow flowers adding a splash of color to gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Klasea flavescens sub. caucasica (Boiss.) L.Martins
Klasea flavescens sub. flavescens
Klasea flavescens sub. mucronata (Desf.) Cantó & Rivas Mart.
Klasea flavescens sub. cichoracea (L.) Greuter & Wagenitz
Klasea flavescens sub. neglecta (Iljin) Greuter & Wagenitz
Klasea flavescens sub. leucantha (Cav.) Cantó & Rivas Mart.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klasea flavescens has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klasea flavescens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Klasea flavescens
Klasea flavescens can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Klasea flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klasea flavescens?
Klasea flavescens
What is the common name of Klasea flavescens?
Yellow Klasea
Where is Klasea flavescens found?
Klasea flavescens is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Klasea genus
Klasea gracillima,
Klasea erucifolia,
Klasea centauroides,
Klasea kotschyi,
Klasea haussknechtii,
Klasea cardunculus,
Klasea flavescens,
Klasea khuzistanica,
Klasea aphyllopoda,
Klasea radiata,
Klasea chartacea,
Klasea cerinthifolia,
Klasea hastifolia,
Klasea lyratifolia,
Klasea suffruticulosa,
Klasea lasiocephala,
Klasea aznavouriana,
Klasea coriacea,
Klasea pallida,
Klasea lycopifolia,
Klasea centauroides,
Klasea leptoclada,
Klasea bulgarica,
Klasea pinnatifida,
Klasea viciifolia,
Klasea latifolia,
Klasea procumbens,
Klasea legionensis,
Klasea biebersteiniana,
Klasea grandifolia,
Klasea bogdensis,
Klasea serratuloides,
Klasea melanocheila,
Klasea pusilla,
Klasea nudicaulis,
Klasea kurdica,
Klasea marginata,
Klasea cretica,
Klasea bornmuelleri,
Klasea hakkiarica,
Klasea integrifolia,
Klasea sogdiana,
Klasea suffulta,
Klasea mouterdei,
Klasea lycopifolia,
Klasea baetica,
Klasea quinquefolia,
Klasea dissecta,
Klasea pinnatifida,
Klasea oligocephala,
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,