Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mima
ID:
136213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 222 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135542



Common Names

  • Mima Laennecia
  • Mima's Laennecia
  • Laennecia Mima


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Synonyms

  • Marsea mima (S.F.Blake) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Conyza mima S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Laennecia mima (also called mimosa-like laennecia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia mima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laennecia mima is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia mima is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Laennecia mima

Laennecia mima is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Laennecia mima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia mima?

Laennecia mima

What is the common name of Laennecia mima?

Mimas Laennecia

What is the natural habitat of Laennecia mima?

Grassy areas, 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

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279295-2: Based on the initial data import