Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Chan
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Madroño 48(3): 209 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021387
Common Names
- Lasthenia ornduffii
- Ornduff's Goldfields
- Ornduff's Lasthenia
Synonyms
- Lasthenia macrantha prisca Ornduff [unknown]
Description
Lasthenia ornduffii (also called Ornduff's goldfields, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California, USA. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in dry, sandy soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia ornduffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasthenia ornduffii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia ornduffii is an annual plant that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. The plants should be watered regularly and kept free of weeds. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Lasthenia ornduffii
Lasthenia ornduffii is native to California and can be found in dry, grassy areas.
Lasthenia ornduffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia ornduffii?
Lasthenia ornduffii
What is the natural habitat of Lasthenia ornduffii?
Lasthenia ornduffii is found in the dry regions of California.
What are the characteristics of Lasthenia ornduffii?
Lasthenia ornduffii is an herb with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.
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,