Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galardioides
ID:
88346

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


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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.

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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 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229118-1: Based on the initial data import