Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
volkii
ID:
17420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Nord.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 214 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016749



Common Names

  • Lasiopogon volkii
  • Volk's Lasiopogon
  • Lasiopogon


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium volkii B.Nord. [unknown]

Description

Lasiopogon volkii (also called Volk's Lasiopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiopogon volkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiopogon volkii is a yellow daisy-like head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiopogon volkii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lasiopogon volkii

Lasiopogon volkii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Lasiopogon volkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiopogon volkii?

Lasiopogon volkii

What type of plant is Lasiopogon volkii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Lasiopogon volkii found?

It is found in Turkey and the Middle East

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-116206: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.