Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene ex A.Gray) Ornduff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 40: 63 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086227
Common Names
- Debilis Lasthenia
- Lasthenia Debilis
- Debilis' Lasthenia
Synonyms
- Baeria debilis Greene ex A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Lasthenia debilis (also called 'Weak Lasthenia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, typically in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasthenia debilis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia debilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Lasthenia debilis
Lasthenia debilis can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.
Lasthenia debilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia debilis?
Lasthenia debilis
What type of plant is Lasthenia debilis?
Lasthenia debilis is an annual herb.
Where is Lasthenia debilis found?
Lasthenia debilis is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
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,