Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
63346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) K.M.Becker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 297 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062675



Common Names

  • Bushy Lasianthaea
  • Bushy False-Foxglove
  • Bushy Yellow-Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia costaricensis Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia monocephala (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis fruticosa Vest [unknown]
  • Zexmenia macropoda S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia frutescens S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia nicaraguensis Müll.Berol. [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta monocephala DC. [unknown]
  • Narvalina fruticosa Urb. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia frutescens frutescens [unknown]
  • Zexmenia costaricensis costaricensis [unknown]
  • Zexmenia monocephala (DC.) Heynh. [unknown]
  • Verbesina fruticosa Burm. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bidens fruticosa (Foster) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Verbesina fruticosa (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia elegans Sch.Bip. ex W.W.Jones [unknown]
  • Zexmenia elegans Sch.Bip. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia frutescens villosa S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia costaricensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia frutescens genuina S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia costaricensis villosa (Pol.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Zexmenia elegans kellermanii Greenm. [unknown]
  • Bidens fruticosa DC. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia elegans elegans [unknown]
  • Zexmenia purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Lipochaeta costaricensis Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Lasianthaea fruticosa (also called Mediterranean Sea-lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, purple flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthaea fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lasianthaea fruticosa var. michoacana (S.F.Blake) K.M.Becker
Lasianthaea fruticosa var. fasciculata (DC.) K.M.Becker
Lasianthaea fruticosa var. aggregata (S.F.Blake) K.M.Becker
Lasianthaea fruticosa var. alamosana K.M.Becker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasianthaea fruticosa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthaea fruticosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Lasianthaea fruticosa

Lasianthaea fruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.

Lasianthaea fruticosa FAQ

What are the requirements for growing Lasianthaea fruticosa?

Lasianthaea fruticosa requires full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

What is the best way to propagate Lasianthaea fruticosa?

The best way to propagate Lasianthaea fruticosa is by division or cuttings.

What pests or diseases affect Lasianthaea fruticosa?

Common pests and diseases that affect Lasianthaea fruticosa include aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Kenneth M. Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Becker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135748-2: Based on the initial data import