Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 1918, li. 106 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091336
Common Names
- Cuneata
- Lagenophora cuneata
- Lagenophora
Description
Lagenophora cuneata (also called wedge-shaped Lagenophora, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenophora cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenophora cuneata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagenophora cuneata is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Lagenophora cuneata
Lagenophora cuneata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Lagenophora cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenophora cuneata?
Lagenophora cuneata
What is the common name of Lagenophora cuneata?
Wedge-shaped Lagenophora
What is the natural habitat of Lagenophora cuneata?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah
Species in the Lagenophora genus
Lagenophora montana,
Lagenophora stipitata,
Lagenophora pinnatifida,
Lagenophora hirsuta,
Lagenophora petiolata,
Lagenophora hirsuta,
Lagenophora barkeri,
Lagenophora mikadoi,
Lagenophora pumila,
Lagenophora mikadoi,
Lagenophora hariotii,
Lagenophora minuscula,
Lagenophora cuneata,
Lagenophora lanata,
Lagenophora strangulata,
Lagenophora nudicaulis,
Lagenophora queenslandica,
Lagenophora fimbriata,
Lagenophora brachyglossa,
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,