Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pimana
ID:
41817

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom & Laferr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 203 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041146



Common Names

  • Laennecia pimana
  • Piman Laennecia
  • Laennecia


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Description

Laennecia pimana (also called Pima Laennecia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers dry, rocky habitats, such as desert hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia pimana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-resistant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laennecia pimana is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia pimana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is a low maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Laennecia pimana

Laennecia pimana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, open areas.

Laennecia pimana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia pimana?

Laennecia pimana

What is the common name of Laennecia pimana?

Pima Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Laennecia pimana?

Dry hillsides, grasslands, and deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-139792: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.