Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
debilis
ID:
120356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 213 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119685



Common Names

  • Lasiopogon debilis
  • Weak Beard-heath
  • Weak Beard Heath


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Description

Lasiopogon debilis (also called Weak Beardtongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has pink flower heads, and grows in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiopogon debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiopogon debilis is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiopogon debilis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Lasiopogon debilis

Lasiopogon debilis is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Lasiopogon debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiopogon debilis?

Lasiopogon debilis

What is the common name of Lasiopogon debilis?

Weak beardgrass

What is the family of Lasiopogon debilis?

Poaceae

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-80972: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.