Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) K.M.Becker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 46 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129235
Common Names
- Lasianthaea seemannii
- Seemann's Sunray
- Seemann's Lasianthaea
Synonyms
- Zexmenia seemannii A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Lasianthaea seemannii (also called Seemann's Sunray, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea seemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthaea seemannii has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea seemannii is a perennial that grows best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lasianthaea seemannii
Lasianthaea seemannii is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Lasianthaea seemannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea seemannii?
Lasianthaea seemannii
What type of plant is Lasianthaea seemannii?
A flowering plant
Where is Lasianthaea seemannii found?
It is found in Mexico
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.