Lasthenia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
42928
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Ornduff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 40: 80 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042257
Common Names
- Minor
- Minor Plant
- Minor Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasthenia minor (also called 'Small Lasthenia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia minor has been used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasthenia minor has yellow flowers with a dark center, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia minor is an annual herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same location.
Where to Find Lasthenia minor
Lasthenia minor can be found in California.
Lasthenia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia minor?
Lasthenia minor
What is the family of Lasthenia minor?
Asteraceae
Where is Lasthenia minor found?
It is found in California
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140874: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Robert Ornduff (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ornduff' in the authors string.