Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Greuter & Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 59 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038540
Common Names
- Klasea lasiocephala
- Lasiocephala Klasea
- Lasiocephala Aster
Synonyms
- Serratula lasiocephala Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Klasea lasiocephala (also called Woolly-headed Klasea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Uses & Benefits
Klasea lasiocephala is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klasea lasiocephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are covered with white hairs and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klasea lasiocephala is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Klasea lasiocephala
Klasea lasiocephala is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Klasea lasiocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klasea lasiocephala?
Klasea lasiocephala
What is the common name of Klasea lasiocephala?
Woolly-headed Klasea
What is the family of Klasea lasiocephala?
Asteraceae
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,