Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) K.M.Becker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 38 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089202
Common Names
- Ceanothus Thistle
- Blue Blossom
- Laurel Thistle
Synonyms
- Zexmenia umbellata (DC.) Benth. ex B.D.Jacks. & Hook.f. [deprecated]
- Lipochaeta umbellata umbellata [unknown]
- Zexmenia ceanothifolia ceanothifolia [unknown]
- Zexmenia umbellata Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Zexmenia ceanothifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Lipochaeta umbellata conferta DC. [unknown]
- Lipochaeta umbellata DC. [unknown]
- Lasianthaea ceanothifolia ceanothifolia [unknown]
- Verbesina ceanothifolia Willd. [unknown]
- Zexmenia ceanothifolia conferta (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia (also called Ceanothus-leaved everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to California. It is found in grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is a great addition to any garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia var. gradata (S.F.Blake) K.M.Becker
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia var. gracilis (W.W.Jones) K.M.Becker
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia var. verbenifolia (DC.) K.M.Becker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lasianthaea ceanothifolia
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea ceanothifolia?
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia
What is the common name of Lasianthaea ceanothifolia?
Ceanothus-Leafed Lasianthaea
What is the habitat of Lasianthaea ceanothifolia?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Lasianthaea genus
Lasianthaea helianthoides,
Lasianthaea ritovegana,
Lasianthaea squarrosa,
Lasianthaea machucana,
Lasianthaea macrocephala,
Lasianthaea fruticosa,
Lasianthaea aurea,
Lasianthaea zinnioides,
Lasianthaea beckeri,
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia,
Lasianthaea podocephala,
Lasianthaea gentryi,
Lasianthaea palmeri,
Lasianthaea seemannii,
Lasianthaea rosei,
Lasianthaea crocea,
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
Kenneth M. Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Becker' in the authors string.