Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 17 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022178
Common Names
- Noean Lachnophyllum
- Noean Lachnophyllum
- Noean Lachnophyllum
Synonyms
- Lachnophyllum hierosolymitanum Eig [unknown]
- Inula rhodostemma Boiss. [unknown]
- Erigeron flagellaris Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Lachnophyllum noeanum (also called Narrowleaf Lachnophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to western North America and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnophyllum noeanum has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachnophyllum noeanum is a white to pinkish thistle-like flower head with a ring of spiny bracts. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with a single, long, thin stem and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachnophyllum noeanum is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is not recommended.
Where to Find Lachnophyllum noeanum
Lachnophyllum noeanum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lachnophyllum noeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachnophyllum noeanum?
Lachnophyllum noeanum
What is the common name of Lachnophyllum noeanum?
Noe's Lachnophyllum
What is the habitat of Lachnophyllum noeanum?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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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,
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Acanthodesmos distichus,
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Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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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,