Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fremontii
ID:
88023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 204 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087352



Common Names

  • Fremont's Lasthenia
  • Fremont's Goldfields
  • Fremont's Goldfield


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Synonyms

  • Baeria fremontii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Dichaeta fremontii Torr. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Baeria fremontii heterochaeta Hoover [unknown]
  • Baeria fremontii fremontii [unknown]
  • Burrielia fremontii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Lasthenia fremontii (also called Fremont's Goldfields, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Lasthenia fremontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasthenia fremontii has small yellow flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasthenia fremontii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in full sun. They can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lasthenia fremontii

Lasthenia fremontii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.

Lasthenia fremontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasthenia fremontii?

Lasthenia fremontii

What is the common name of Lasthenia fremontii?

Fremont's Lasthenia

What is the natural habitat of Lasthenia fremontii?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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-43716: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.