Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sophiifolia
ID:
77869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 225. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077198



Common Names

  • Laennecia sophiifolia
  • Laennecia
  • Sophiifolia


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Synonyms

  • Dimorphanthes pulchella Cass. [unknown]
  • Marsea sophiaefolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eschenbachia tenuisecta (A.Gray) Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Musteron pulchellum Raf. [unknown]
  • Achaetogeron sophiaefolius Larsen [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes sophiaefolia (Kunth) Cass. [unknown]
  • Marsea sophiifolia (Kunth) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Conyza sophiifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Conyza coulteri tenuisecta A.Gray [unknown]
  • Conyza serpentaria Griseb. [unknown]
  • Marsea sophiaefolia (Kunth) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Conyza pulchella Kunth [unknown]

Description

Laennecia sophiifolia (also called Sophie's Laennecia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and has a rosette of leaves with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Laennecia sophiifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laennecia sophiifolia is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white-tipped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laennecia sophiifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Laennecia sophiifolia

Laennecia sophiifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Laennecia sophiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laennecia sophiifolia?

Laennecia sophiifolia

What is the common name of Laennecia sophiifolia?

Sophie's laennecia

Where is Laennecia sophiifolia native?

Central Asia

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-33833: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.