Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 204 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066098
Common Names
- Lasthenia
- Chrysantha Lasthenia
- Chrysantha Goldfields
Synonyms
- Crockeria chrysantha Greene ex A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Lasthenia chrysantha (also called Golden Ray, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves native to California. It grows in grasslands, chaparral, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia chrysantha is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasthenia chrysantha is yellow in color, with a daisy-like shape and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia chrysantha is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Lasthenia chrysantha
Lasthenia chrysantha is native to California and can also be found in parts of Oregon and Nevada.
Lasthenia chrysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia chrysantha?
Lasthenia chrysantha
What is the common name of Lasthenia chrysantha?
Golden Lasthenia
What is the natural habitat of Lasthenia chrysantha?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in western North America
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,