Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chihuahuana
ID:
8779

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 216 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008108



Common Names

  • Laennecia Chihuahuana
  • Chihuahua Laennecia
  • Chihuahua Thistle


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Description

Laennecia chihuahuana (also called Chihuahuan Horseweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia chihuahuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laennecia chihuahuana has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia chihuahuana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Laennecia chihuahuana

Laennecia chihuahuana is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Laennecia chihuahuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia chihuahuana?

Laennecia chihuahuana

What is the common name of Laennecia chihuahuana?

Chihuahuan Laennecia

What is the natural habitat of Laennecia chihuahuana?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-107846: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.