Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi) Borhidi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 37(1-4): 89 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107463
Common Names
- Lachnorhiza
- Small-flowered Lachnorhiza
- Small-flowered Blazing Star
Description
Lachnorhiza micrantha (also called Small-flowered Lachnorhiza, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is found in dry, open areas, such as rocky hillsides, desert flats, and sandy washes.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnorhiza micrantha is a medicinal plant used for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachnorhiza micrantha is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and light brown. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachnorhiza micrantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Lachnorhiza micrantha
Lachnorhiza micrantha can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and disturbed areas in eastern North America.
Lachnorhiza micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachnorhiza micrantha?
Lachnorhiza micrantha
What is the common name of Lachnorhiza micrantha?
Small-flowered lachnorhiza
Where is Lachnorhiza micrantha native to?
Eastern North America
Species in the Lachnorhiza 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,