Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 294 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087675
Common Names
- Layia galardioides
- Galar's Layia
- Galar's Lamb's Lettuce
Synonyms
- Urostylis gaillardioides Meisn. [unknown]
- Blepharipappus gaillardioides Greene [unknown]
Description
Layia galardioides (also called 'Galardioides Layia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has linear leaves. Its flowers are yellow and it is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Layia galardioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Layia galardioides has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Layia galardioides is a perennial plant that is native to California. It is easy to propagate by seed in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Layia galardioides
Layia galardioides is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho.
Layia galardioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Layia galardioides?
Layia galardioides
What type of plant is Layia galardioides?
Layia galardioides is an annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Layia galardioides?
Layia galardioides is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Layia genus
Layia jonesii,
Layia fremontii,
Layia heterotricha,
Layia chrysanthemoides,
Layia gaillaroioides,
Layia septentrionalis,
Layia pentachaeta,
Layia carnosa,
Layia discoidea,
Layia munzii,
Layia platyglossa,
Layia galardioides,
Layia leucopappa,
Layia hieracioides,
Layia glandulosa,
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,