Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.D.Keck) D.D.Keck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Aliso 4: 105 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114044
Common Names
- Lagophylla minor
- Small-flowered Lagophylla
- Small-leafed Lagophylla
Description
Lagophylla minor (also called Small-flowered lagophylla, Small-flowered rabbitbrush, and many other common names) is a shrub that is native to California and Baja California. It grows in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lagophylla minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagophylla minor has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagophylla minor is a perennial herb native to California. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Lagophylla minor
Lagophylla minor is found in the southwestern United States.
Lagophylla minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagophylla minor?
Lagophylla minor
What is the common name of Lagophylla minor?
Small-flowered Lagophylla
What is the natural habitat of Lagophylla minor?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Lagophylla genus
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,