Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 204 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002450
Common Names
- Lasthenia Burkei
- Burke's Lasthenia
- Burke's Goldfields
Synonyms
- Baeria burkei Greene [unknown]
Description
Lasthenia burkei (also called Burke's goldfields, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia burkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasthenia burkei is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia burkei is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Lasthenia burkei
Lasthenia burkei is native to California and can be found in coastal scrub and grasslands.
Lasthenia burkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia burkei?
Lasthenia burkei
What is the common name of Lasthenia burkei?
Burke's Goldfields
What is the natural habitat of Lasthenia burkei?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Lasthenia genus
Lasthenia kunthii,
Lasthenia burkei,
Lasthenia microglossa,
Lasthenia ornduffii,
Lasthenia glabrata,
Lasthenia glaberrima,
Lasthenia conjugens,
Lasthenia minor,
Lasthenia leptalea,
Lasthenia platycarpha,
Lasthenia chrysantha,
Lasthenia maritima,
Lasthenia debilis,
Lasthenia fremontii,
Lasthenia ferrisiae,
Lasthenia maritima,
Lasthenia californica,
Lasthenia gracilis,
Lasthenia coronaria,
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,