Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
127499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cronquist) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 217. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126828



Common Names

  • Laennecia confusa
  • Confused Laennecia
  • Laennecia


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Synonyms

  • Heterochaeta gnaphalioides (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Diplopappus gnaphalioides Cass. [unknown]
  • Conyza confusa Cronquist [unknown]
  • Stenactis gnaphalioides Cass. [unknown]
  • Erigeron gnaphalioides Kunth [unknown]

Description

Laennecia confusa (also called Confused Laennecia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry and rocky soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia confusa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laennecia confusa has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia confusa is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Laennecia confusa

Laennecia confusa can be found in the dry grasslands of the western United States.

Laennecia confusa FAQ

What type of plant is Laennecia confusa?

Laennecia confusa is a species of flowering plant

What is the native range of Laennecia confusa?

Laennecia confusa is native to South America

What are the uses of Laennecia confusa?

Laennecia confusa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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-87844: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.