Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) K.M.Becker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 52 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095183
Common Names
- Podocephala
- Podocephala Daisy
- Podocephala Groundsel
Synonyms
- Zexmenia podocephala A.Gray [unknown]
- Verbesina podocephala A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Lasianthaea podocephala (also called Slender-Headed Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea podocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasianthaea podocephala is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea podocephala is a hardy perennial that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. The divisions should be spaced 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Lasianthaea podocephala
Lasianthaea podocephala can be found in the United States, particularly in the states of California, Nevada, and Utah.
Lasianthaea podocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea podocephala?
Lasianthaea podocephala
What is the common name of Lasianthaea podocephala?
Podocephala
What is the family of Lasianthaea podocephala?
Asteraceae
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.