Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) K.M.Becker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 37 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012900
Common Names
- Lasianthaea squarrosa
- Squarrose Lasianthaea
- Lasianthaea
Synonyms
- Zexmenia squarrosa Greenm. ex W.W.Jones [unknown]
- Zexmenia squarrosa Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Lasianthaea squarrosa (also called Squarrose Lasianthaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, sunny areas, especially in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive issues. The leaves can be used to make a tea or tincture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthaea squarrosa has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea squarrosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Lasianthaea squarrosa
Lasianthaea squarrosa is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Lasianthaea squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea squarrosa?
Lasianthaea squarrosa
What is the common name of Lasianthaea squarrosa?
Squarrose Lasianthaea
What is the natural habitat of Lasianthaea squarrosa?
It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
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.