Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunthii
ID:
1875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 319 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001204



Common Names

  • Lasthenia kunthii
  • Kunth's Lasthenia
  • Kunth's Goldfields


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Synonyms

  • Hymenatherum kunthii Less. [unknown]
  • Tagetes feuillaei Bertero ex Colla [unknown]
  • Rancagua bridgesii Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Lasthenia bridgesii Steud. [unknown]
  • Lasthenia obtusifolia obtusifolia [unknown]
  • Lasthenia obtusifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Lasthenia chilensis Steud. [unknown]
  • Lasthenia obtusifolia bridgesii (Poepp. & Endl.) DC. [unknown]
  • Rancagua fevillei Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Lasthenia kunthii (also called 'Kunth's Goldfields', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasthenia kunthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasthenia kunthii has small yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasthenia kunthii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lasthenia kunthii

Lasthenia kunthii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Lasthenia kunthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasthenia kunthii?

Lasthenia kunthii

What is the common name of Lasthenia kunthii?

Kunth's Goldfields

What is the natural habitat of Lasthenia kunthii?

Grasslands and open woodlands of 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-101148: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.