Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
66769

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


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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.

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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 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-22991: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.