Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schiedeana
ID:
86290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 224 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085619



Common Names

  • Laennecia schiedeana
  • Schiedeana Laennecia
  • Schiedeana's Laennecia


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Synonyms

  • Conyza schiedeana (Less.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Erigeron subdecurrens A.Gray [unknown]
  • Erigeron schiedeanus Less. [unknown]
  • Conyza subdecurrens DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron subspicatus subspicatus [unknown]
  • Conyza erythrolaena Klatt [unknown]
  • Erigeron subspicatus Benth. [unknown]
  • Erigeron subdecurrens Sch.Bip. ex A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Laennecia schiedeana (also called Schiede's laennecia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia schiedeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laennecia schiedeana is a small yellow-green flower head with many tiny florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia schiedeana is an annual herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a sunny spot. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have established, transplant them into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Laennecia schiedeana

Laennecia schiedeana is native to Mexico, and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Laennecia schiedeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia schiedeana?

Laennecia schiedeana

What is the family of Laennecia schiedeana?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Laennecia schiedeana?

Grasslands 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-42019: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.