Lasianthaea gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
116055
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 66: 496, fig (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115384
Common Names
- Gentryi Daisy
- Lasianthaea Daisy
- Gentry Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasianthaea gentryi (also called Gentry's Lasianthaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, purple flowers and wooly, gray-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasianthaea gentryi is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea gentryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Lasianthaea gentryi
Lasianthaea gentryi is native to the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to the Greater Antilles.
Lasianthaea gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea gentryi?
Lasianthaea gentryi
What is the common name of Lasianthaea gentryi?
Gentry's lasianthaea
What is the flowering period of Lasianthaea gentryi?
Summer
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76839: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.